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Biographical Directory 



OF THE 



AMERICAN 
IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE 



PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF 
JAMES T. McCLEARY, Secretary 




Published by the 

AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE 

30 Church Street, New York 

1911 



Copyright, 1911 

by 

American Iron and Steel Institute 



©CI.A29727G 



FOREWORD 



One of the objects of the Institute is to promote 
acquaintanceship, and therefore friendship, among its 
members. As one means to that end this book has 
been prepared. It is intended for circulation among the 
members of the Institute only, except that copies will 
be sent to a number of the leading iron and steel 
producers of Europe. 

These biographies are in no sense intended as eulo- 
gies, tempting as that field would be in dealing with the 
records of very many of the members; they are simply 
statements of fact intended to serve as introductions of 
the members to each other. 

The biographical sketches have been prepared in the 
office of the Secretary of the Institute from data obtained 
from different sources, always the best available. They 
may be accepted as reliable. 

The first edition of the Directory does not completely 
cover the membership of the Institute. Some of the 
members have been abroad during the time of its prepara- 
tion and are, therefore, not represented at all; and, for 
various reasons, other members have had to be omitted 
or only partially represented. These facts have neces- 
sitated a slight modification of the original plan, which 
contemplated a full page for each member. Incomplete 
sketches are placed at the end of the book out of their 
alphabetical order, but they may be found by means of 
the index. 

The loyal co-operation of the Assistant Secretary of 
the Institute, Mr. Howard H. Cook, in the preparation 
of this Directory is gratefully acknowledged. 

James T. McCleary, 

Secretary. 
New York City, June 15, ign. 



American 3ton and ^teel SJngtitute 



(§tfuna 

1911-1912 



Elbert H. Gary 
Powell Stackhouse 
Willis L. King 
Charles M. Schwab 
Edward Bailey 



President 

. First Vice-President 

Second Vice-President 

Third Vice-President 

. Treasurer 



James T. McCleary Secretary 



American 3]ron anti ^>teel ^institute 



Birtctara 

Term expires in 1912 

James A. Campbell 
Thomas J. Drummond 
John C. Maben 
William A. Rogers 
Jesse F. Welborn 

Term expires in 1913 

Edward Bailey 
Edmund A. S. Clarke 
Willis L. King 
Samuel Mather 
John A. Topping 

Term expires in 1914 

James A. Farrell 
Edgar C. Felton 
Elbert H. Gary 
Charles M. Schwab 
Powell Stackhouse 



(HommittttB 



COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP 

Elbert H. Gary, Chairman 

E. A. S. Clarke Samuel Mather 

James A. Farrell Charles M. Schwab 

E. C. Felton Powell Stackhouse 

Willis L. King John A. Topping 



COMMITTEE ON WELFARE WORK 

Elbert H. Gary, Chairman 

E. A. S. Clarke W. B. Schiller 

J. A. Campbell F. W. Wood 

G. G. Crawford 



COMMITTEE ON IMPROVEMENT IN METHODS 

Elbert H. Gary, Chairman 

J. A. Campbell Willis L. King 

E. A. S. Clarke Samuel Mather 

A. C. Dinkey W. A. Rogers 

E. C. Felton Charles M. Schwab 



COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS 

Elbert H. Gary, Chairman 
E. A. S. Clarke Charles M. Schwab 

James A. Farrell F. W. Wood 

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS 

Willis L. King, Chairman 
E. A. S. Clarke Samuel Mather 



OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 



Elbert Henry Gary 

CHAIRMAN, 
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION 

Born in Wheaton, 111., October 8, 1846, son of Erastus 
and Susan A. (Vallette) Gary. Educated in the public 
schools of Wheaton, 111., Wheaton College and Chicago 
University, Law Department, LL.B., 1867. Honorary 
Degree, LL.D., 1906, McKendree College. 

Admitted to the bar in Illinois in 1867, Supreme Court 
of the United States in 1878. Practised law in Chicago 
and was General Counsel for many large corporations. 
President of the Chicago Bar Association, 1893-94. Took 
a leading part in the organization of the Consolidated 
Steel and Wire Co., 1890; American Steel and Wire Co., 
1898; Federal Steel Co., 1898. Retired from the practice 
of law in October, 1898, to become President of the 
Federal Steel Co. Prominent in the formation of the 
United States Steel Corporation of which he is Chair- 
man of the Board of Directors and of the Finance Com- 
mittee. Director of a large number of subsidiary 
companies of the United States Steel Corporation. 
Also Chairman of the Board of Directors and of the 
Finance Committee of the Allis-Chalmers Co.; Director, 
International Harvester Co.; Hudson & Manhattan R. 
R. Co. ; and of a large number of banks. 

Trustee of Northwestern University. Built the Gary 
Memorial Church, Wheaton, 111. ; presented law library 
to Northwestern University ; built Y. M. C. A., Gary, Ind. 

Member, Metropolitan, Lawyers and New York 
Yacht Clubs, New York; Union League Club, Chicago; 
Past President of Illinois Society of New York; etc., etc. 

Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. 

Home address: Waldorf-Astoria, New York. 

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Edward Bailey 



PRESIDENT, 
CENTRAL IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Harrisburg, Pa., October 19, 1861, son of 
Charles L/ukens and Emma H. (Doll) Bailey. Edu- 
cated at Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., and 
graduate of Yale University, Sheffield Scientific School, 
Ph. B., 1881. Took a post graduate course in chemistry. 
Entered the iron business in 1882, in the employ of 
Charles L. Bailey & Co., Inc., manufacturers of nails and 

puddle bars . On the death 
of C. L. Bailey in 1899, 
was elected President of 
the Central Iron and 
Steel Co. Elected Presi- 
dent of Harrisburg Na- 
tional Bank in 1892; or- 
ganized Harrisburg Trust 
Co. in 1893. President 
since that time. Presi- 
dent of the Pennsylvania 
Surety Co. , the Harrisburg 
Traction Co. Chairman, 
Central Penna. Traction Co. Director, American Iron 
& Steel Mfg. Co.,Steelton National Bank, Steelton Trust 
Co., New Cumberland National Bank, Halifax National 
Bank, Farmers Trust Co. (Carlisle), East End Bank 
(Harrisburg), Harrisburg Shoe Mfg. Co., etc., etc. 

Member, University Club, New York, and Uni- 
versity Club, Phila. Trustee of Pennsylvania Insane 
Hospital, and Home for the Friendless, Harrisburg. 
Business address: Harrisburg, Pa. 
Home address: 1517 North Front St., Harrisburg, Pa. 




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James Anson Campbell 



PRESIDENT, 
THE YOUNGSTOWN SHEET AND TUBE COMPANY 

Born in Ohlton, Trumbull Co., Ohio, September 11, 
1854, son of John and Caroline (Jones) Campbell. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Niles and Girard, Ohio, and 
at Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio. 

During the period 1881-1891, was General Manager 
and Treasurer of the Youngstown Ice Co.; 1891-1894, 
Superintendent of the Warren Mill, for The Trumbull 
Iron Co.; 1894-1897, with 
the Union Iron & Steel 
Co., as Superintendent of 
the Pomeroy Mill; 1897- 
18 99, General Superin- 
tendent of the Mahoning 
Valley Iron Co.; 1899- 
1900, Manager of the 
Youngstown District for 
the Republic Iron and 
Steel Co.; 1901-1903, Vice- 
President and General 
Manager of the Youngs- 
town Sheet & Tube Co . Elected President of the last named 
company in 1903. Also President and Director Crete 
Mining Co., The Crystal Ice and Storage Co., The Central 
Store Co. ; Vice-President and Director, The Youngstown 
Ice Co. ; Director, Lackawanna Steel Co. and several banks. 

Trustee, Hiram College and Youngstown Chamber 
of Commerce. Member, Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; 
Youngstown Club and Mahoning Golf Club, Youngstown. 

Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. 

Home address: 722 Bryson St., Youngstown, Ohio. 

13 




Edmund Arthur Stanley Clarke 

PRESIDENT, 
LACKAWANNA STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Ottawa, Canada, January 21, 1862, son of 
Thomas Curtis and Susan Harriet (Smith) Clarke. 
Graduate of Harvard Univ., A. B., (cum laude), 1884. 
In 1884, entered laboratory of Spang Steel & Iron 
Co., Sharpsburg, Pa.; 1885, with Union Steel Co., Chi- 
cago, and in 1890, became Asst. Superintendent, Union 
Works, Illinois Steel Co.; in 1891, appointed Asst. 

General Superintendent , 
South Works, and in 1899, 
General Manager, Illinois 
Steel Co. Resigned No- 
vember 1, 1899, and went 
abroad. March 1, 1900, 
became General Manager 
of Manufacturing, Deer- 
ing Harvester Co., and 
October 1, 1903, was ap- 
pointed to the same posi- 
tion in the International 
Harvester Co. Resigned 
December 15, 1904, to become President, Lackawanna 
Steel Co. Officer and Director in many companies. 

Member, Amer. Inst, Mining Engineers, Amer. Soc. 
Testing Materials, Int. Assn. Testing Materials, etc. 
Member, Century, Harvard, Metropolitan, Railroad 
Clubs, New York; Chicago Club, Chicago; Buffalo, 
Harvard Clubs, Buffalo; A. D., Harvard Union, Harvard 
Varsity Clubs ; Delta Kappa Epsilon and Zeta Psi . 
Business address: 2 Rector St., New York. 
Home address: 10 East 75th St., New York. 




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Thomas J. Drummond 



PRESIDENT, 
LAKE SUPERIOR CORPORATION 

Born in the County of Leitrim, Ireland, September 26, 
1860, son of George and Elizabeth Morris (Soden) 
Drummond. Educated in the public schools of Montreal. 

Partner in the firm of Drummond, McCall and Com- 
pany, of Montreal, iron and steel merchants. This well 
known firm was established in 1881, by George E. 
Drummond and James T. McCall and founded the 
Montreal Car Wheel Com- 
pany, the Canadian Iron 
Furnace Company of 
Montreal and Radnor 
Forges, Quebec, and the 
Drummond-McCall Pipe 
Foundry Company. 
President of the Lake Su- 
perior Corporation, the 
Algoma Steel Company, 
the Algoma Central Rail- 
way and the Canada Iron 
Corporation. Director of 
the Royal Bank of Canada. President of the Montreal 
Board of Trade in 1908 and 1909. Governor of the 
Montreal General Hospital and the Western Hospital, 
Montreal. 

Member of the Mount Royal Club, the St. James 
Club, Canada Club, Forest and Stream Club and Hunt 
Club of Montreal, Canada; York Club, and Toronto 
Club, Toronto, Canada. 

Business address: 28 Victoria Square, Montreal. 

Home address: 512 Sherbrooke St., Montreal. 




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James A. Farrell 



PRESIDENT, 
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION 

Born in New Haven, Conn., February 15, 1863, son of 
John G. and Catherine Farrell. Educated in the public 
schools of New Haven, Conn. 

During the period 1878 to 1894, was employed in 
various capacities in the manufacturing branch of the 
iron and steel industry. Was soon after appointed 
General Manager of the Pittsburgh Wire Company 

which had a plant at 
Braddock, Pa., and pro- 
duced rods, wire products 
and wire nails. This 

plant was subsequently 
acquired by the American 
Steel & Wire Company. 
In 1899, became Foreign 
Sales Manager for the 
American Steel and Wire 
Company. In October, 
1903, was elected Presi- 
dent of the United States 
Steel Products Export Company, now known as the 
United States Steel Products Company, and continued 
to act in that capacity until February 1, 1911, when he 
became President of the United States Steel Corporation . 
Director of a large number of the subsidiary companies 
of the United States Steel Corporation. 

Member of Chamber of Commerce, New York City. 




Business address: 71 Broadway, New York City. 
Home address: 249 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, N. Y, 

16 



Edgar Conway Felton 

PRESIDENT, 
PENNSYLVANIA STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Thurlow, Pa., April 13, 1858, son of Samuel 
Morse and Maria Low (Lippitt) Felton. Educated in 
private schools in Philadelphia, Pa., and graduate of 
Harvard University, A. B., 1879. 

In 1880, entered the chemical laboratory of the 
Pennsylvania Steel Company at the Steelton Works and 
was soon after placed in charge of the Forge and Special 
Steels Department. Left to enter the employ of the 
Sanderson Steel Company, Syracuse, N. Y., but later 
returned to Steelton and became successively, Fore- 
man of Merchant Mill; Assistant Superintendent, 
Superintendent of Steelton Works, General Manager 
of the company and in 1895, was elected President. 
President of Pennsylvania Steel Company of N. J., 
Pennsylvania Steel Company of Pa., Penn-Mary Coal 
Company, Cornwall Ore Banks Company, Baltimore & 
Sparrows Point R. R. Company; Vice-President, Mary- 
land Steel Company, The Spanish- American Iron 
Company and Cornwall & Lebanon R. R. Company. 

Member of the American Institute of Alining Engi- 
neers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the 
Harvard Engineering Society, Franklin Institute, Penn- 
sylvania Engineering Society. Member of Philadelphia, 
Union League, University, Art and Harvard Clubs, 
Philadelphia; Harvard Club, New York; Harrisburg 
Club; American Club, Havana and others. Trustee of 
Drexel Institute, Western Savings Fund Society. School 
Director, Haverford, Pa. 

Business address: Morris Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Home address: Haverford, Pa. 

17 



Willis Larimer King 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
JONES AND LAUGHLIN STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., February 14, 1851, son of 
Hugh Davidson and Eliza Ann (McMasters) King. 
Educated in public schools and Newell's Academy, 
Pittsburgh, Pa., and Washington and Jefferson College, 
Canonsburg, Pa. 

In 1869, entered the employ of the firm of Jones and 
Laughlin, and was successively promoted through var- 
ious grades for the most 
part in the Sales Depart- 
ment to the position of 
Vice-President of the 
Jones and Laughlin Steel 
Co., which position he has 
filled for many years. Di- 
rector of Vesta Coal Co., 
Interstate Iron Co., Lee- 
tonia Mining Co., Blair 
Supply Co., Blair Lime- 
stone Co . , Pittsburgh 
Mercantile Co., Ross Land 
Co., Woodlawn Land Co., Woodlawn Water Co., East- 
ern R. R. Co., State Line & Lake Erie R. R. Co., Fair- 
haven & Georgetown R. R. Co., Monongahela Connect- 
ing R. R. Co., Aliquippa and Southern R. R. Co., and 
Woodlawn and Southern Street Railway Co. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Allegheny Country 
Club, and Pittsburgh Golf Club. 

Business address: Jones and Laughlin Office Build- 
ing, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address : 4900 Wallingford St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

18 




John Campbell Maben 



PRESIDENT, 
SLOSS-SHEFFIELD STEEL & IRON COMPANY 

Born in Petersburg, Va., December 31, 1839, son of 
John and Elizabeth Moore (Campbell) Maben. Edu- 
cated in private schools of Richmond, Va., and Prince- 
ton, N. J. 

Moved from Richmond, Va., to New York City in 
1868, and became a partner in the banking house of 
Lancaster, Brown & Co. After panic of 1873, started 
business on his own ac- 
count as an Investment 
Broker. Was one of the or- 
ganizers and Directors of 
Richmond- W est Point 
Terminal Railway & 
Warehouse Co., now a 
part of Southern Railway 
system. Took an active 
part in 1887, in organizing 
the Sloss Iron and Steel 
Co., and in 1899, the Sloss- 
Sheffield Steel & Iron Co., 
its successor. Director since its formation. Became 
President in 1902. Also Director of Northern Alabama 
Railway Co., and Lanston Monotype Machine Co. 

Served in the Confederate Army, 1861-1865, in the 
12th Virginia Regiment and later as Captain of Cavalry. 
Member Southern Club and Country Club, Birming- 
ham, Ala.; Union Club, Confederate Veteran's Camp 
and Virginia Society of New York City. 

Business address: Birmingham, Alabama. 

Home address: Birmingham, Alabama. 

19 




Samuel Mather 



SENIOR PARTNER, 
PICKANDS, MATHER AND COMPANY 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July*;13, 1851, son of Samuel 
Livingston and Georgiana Pomeroy (Woolson) Mather. 
Educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio, and 
at St. Marks School, Southboro, Mass. Has received 
the degrees of Bachelor of Arts from Adelbert College, 
Western Reserve University and Doctor of Laws from 
Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. 

Began in the office of 
his father, who was then 
President of the Cleve- 
land Iron Mining Com- 
pany of Cleveland, Ohio, 
and Marquette, Michigan. 
In 1883, formed the firm 
of Pickands, Mather and 
Company, iron ore, coal 
and pig iron merchants, 
of which Mr. Mather is 
now the senior partner. 
Director, United States 
Steel Corporation, Lackawanna Steel Co., Cleveland-Cliffs 
Iron Co., and of several banks and trust companies. 

Member of Executive Committee, National Civic 
Federation. President of Lakeside Hospital and Chil- 
dren's Aid Society. Trustee of Western Reserve Uni- 
versity, Kenyon College, " Hiram House," "Goodrich 
House," and Cleveland Humane Society. Warden of 
Trinity Cathedral (Episcopal). 

Business address: Cleveland, O. 

Home address: 2605 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. 




20 



William Arthur Rogers 

PRESIDENT, 
ROGERS-BROWN IRON COMPANY 

Born in Berkshire, Tioga Co., N. Y., September 8, 1851, 
son of Dr. Melancthon and Eleanor Root (Silliman) 
Rogers. Graduate of Yale University, Sheffield Scien- 
tific School, Ph. B., 1874. 

Began in 1874, as clerk with L. R. Hull & Company, 
Cincinnati, pig iron merchants, and in 1877, was made 
junior partner. Later, organized the firm of Rogers & 
Trivett, which, after the 
death of Mr. Trivett, be- 
came the firm of Rogers, 
Brown & Co., of which 
he has been senior partner 
ever since. In 18 90, 
removed to Buffalo, N. Y., 
to take charge of the 
Buffalo interests of Rogers, 
Brown & Co. and of the 
Tonawanda Iron & Steel 
Co. near that city. Presi- 
dent, Rogers-Brown Iron 
Co.; Tonawanda Iron & Steel Co., Punxsutawney Iron 
Co., Niagara Iron Mining Co., Rogers Iron Mining Co., 
Munro Iron Mining Co. Vice-President, Iroquois Iron 
Co., Buffalo Steamship Co., and Cascade Coal & Coke 
Co. Director, Rogers-Brown Ore Co., Cleveland Fur- 
nace Co., Ontario Power Co., and of several banks. 

Member of Century Association, New York; Buffalo, 
University, Country and Ellicott Clubs, Buffalo. 

Business address: Buffalo, N. Y. 

Home address: 309 North St., Buffalo, N. Y. 




21 



Charles Michael Schwab 

PRESIDENT, 
BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION 

Born in Williamsburg, Blair Co., Pa., February 18, 
1862, son of John A. and Pauline (Farabaugh) Schwab. 
Educated at St. Francis College, Loretto, Pa. 

Began as clerk in grocery store, Braddock, Pa. In 
1881, obtained employment at the Edgar Thomson 
Works of the Carnegie Co., and in less than a year was 
Capt. Jones' Chief Assistant. On death of Capt. Jones, 

became Superintendent of 



Edgar Thomson Works 
and in 1892, of Homestead 
Works also; in 1897, made 
President of the Carnegie 
Steel Co., and in 1901, 
became President of the 
United States Steel Cor- 
poration, continuing 
until 1904, when he re- 
signed to become Presi- 
dent of the Bethlehem 
Steel Corporation, in 
which he owns a large interest. Director in a large 
number of steel, coal and coke, and banking corporations. 
Public gifts include a. magnificent Catholic Church 
at Loretto, Pa.; Church at Braddock, Pa.; a convent 
house at Cresson, Pa.; an industrial school, at Home- 
stead, Pa.; School at Weatherly, Pa.; Auditorium to 
Penn. State College; and a Summer Sanitarium for 
Children, Staten Island. 

Business address: 111 Broadway, New York. 
Home address: Riverside Drive, New York. 




22 



Powell Stackhouse 



PRESIDENT, 
CAMBRIA IRON COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., July, 1840, son of Joseph 
Dilworth and Sarah Phipps (Shaw) Stackhouse. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Philadelphia, Pa. 

In 1856, entered the employ of Wood, Morrell & Co., 
lessees of the Cambria Iron Works, at first in the store 
and later in the general office. In 1866, became Super- 
intendent of the Johnstown Manufacturing Co., a sub- 
sidiary of the Cambria 
Iron Co., and in 1868, 
Assistant Superintendent 
of the Cambria Iron Co. 
Resigned Dec. 31, 1873, 
to become General Agent 
of the Republic Iron Co., 
Marquette, Mich . , remain- 
ing until Dec. 31, 1876. 
In May, 1878, became 
Assistant and Acting 
General Manager of 
Cambria Iron Co. ; April 
20, 1880, Comptroller; Jan. 24, 1884, Vice-President 
and Jan. 19, 1892, President. Became President of the 
Cambria Steel Co. in 1898. Retired in March, 1910. 
Now President, Cambria Iron Co.; Director, many other 
Cos. Served through the Civil War in the 3rd, 133rd 
and 198th Penna. Regiments rising to rank of Major. 

Member of the Loyal Legion. Member, Union 
League Club, Phila. and Springhaven Country Club. 

Business address: Morris Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Home address: Wallingford, Delaware Co., Pa. 




23 



John Alexander Topping 

CHAIRMAN, 
REPUBLIC IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in St. Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio, June 10, 
1860, son of Henry and Mary (Tallman) Topping. Edu- 
cated in the public and high schools of Kansas City, Mo. 
Began his business career as bank clerk in Bellaire, 
Ohio, remaining one year. In 1878, entered the iron 
business in the employ of the Aetna Iron and Nail Co., 
and was elected President of the company in 1898. This 

company was merged with 
another to form the Aetna- 
Standard Iron & Steel 
Co., which was in turn 
merged in the American 
Sheet Steel Co., of which 
Mr. Topping was elected 
First Vice-President in 
1900. Resigned in July, 
1903, and later in the 
same year, undertook the 
reorganization of the La 
Belle Iron Works. In 
July, 1904, was elected President of the American Sheet 
& Tin Plate Co., remaining until January, 1906, when he 
became President of the Republic Iron & Steel Co. and 
Chairman of the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co. 
In 1908, elected Chairman of the Republic Iron&Steel Co. 
Member of the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Union 
League and New York Athletic Clubs, New York; Fair- 
field Co. Club, Greenwich, Conn.; and other clubs. 

Business address: 115 Broadway, New York City. 
Home address: Greenwich, Conn. 




24 



Jesse Floyd Welborn 



PRESIDENT, 
THE COLORADO FUEL AND IRON COMPANY 

Born near Ashland, Neb., March 9, 1870, son of John 
Wesley and Jennie (Roberts) Welborn. Educated in 
the public schools of Indianola, Neb. 

At first, worked as clerk and later as Assistant 
Cashier in banks at Indianola and McCook, Neb., in 
the period 1887 to 1890. In 1890, entered the employ 
of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company and has been 
with the company con- 
tinuously since that time. 
From 1890 to 1899, was 
connected with the Sales 
Department, starting as' 
clerk and being subse- 
quently promoted through 
various grades in both the 
Fuel and Iron Depart- 
ments to the position of 
General Eastern Agent in 
New York City, which he 
held in 1899. From 1899 
to 1903, was General Sales Agent of the company. In 
September, 1903, was elected Vice-President and had 
charge of the Sales and Traffic Departments, continuing 
in this position until March, 1907, when he was elected 
President, succeeding Mr. F. J. Hearne. Also President 
of the various subsidiary companies of the Colorado 
Fuel & Iron Co. 

Member of Denver Club and Denver Country Club. 

Business address: Boston Building, Denver, Colo. 

Home address: 1065 Logan Street, Denver, Colo. 

25 




James Thompson McCleary 



SECRETARY, 
AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE 

Born in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, February 5, 1853, 
son of Thompson and Sarah (McCutcheon) McCleary. 
Educated in the public schools of Ingersoll, Ontario, 
and at McGill University, Montreal. 

Taught school in Wisconsin and soon became Super- 
intendent of Schools for Pierce County, Wis. Resigned 
in 1881, to become Professor of History and Civics in the 

State Normal School at 
Mankato, Minn., contin- 
uing in this position elev- 
en years. In 1892, was 
elected to Congress from 
the Second Minnesota Dis- 
trict and served continu- 
ously for fourteen years 
(1893-1907). In March, 
1907, was appointed by 
President Roosevelt, As- 
sistant Postmaster Gen- 
eral in charge of the trans- 
portation of the mails on land and sea. Elected Secre- 
tary of the American Iron and Steel Institute, January 
11, 1911. Author of Studies in Civics, 1888; Manual of 
Civics, 1894; Protection, America's Proper Permanent 
Policy (in press) . 

President of the Lincoln Memorial Road Association 
of America. Life member of Minnesota State Historical 
Society. Member of the Railroad Club, New York. 
Business address: Room 920, 30 Church St., N. Y. 
Home address: Waldorf-Astoria, New York City. 




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HONORARY MEMBERS 



Robert Forsyth 



CONSULTING ENGINEER 



Born in Troy, N. Y., September 28, 1849, son of James 
and Sarah (Tibbits) Forsyth. Educated in private 
schools, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, C. E., 1869. 

Student and draftsman at Bessemer Works, Troy, 
N. Y., under A. L. Holley, 1870-71. Superintendent, 
Bessemer Department, North Chicago Rolling Mill 
(North and South Works) 1872-1883: Superintendent, 
Spang Steel & Iron Co., 
Pittsburgh, 1884. Man- 
ager of Union Steel Co., 
Chicago, 1885-1889; Chief 
Engineer, Illinois Steel 
Co., 1889-1896; since 1896, 
engaged in practice as a 
Consulting Engineer and 
expert in the metallurgy of 
Iron and Steel, and ap- 
praisal of plants and 
properties. 

Member, Iron and Steel 
Institute, Great Britain; American Society of Civil 
Engineers; American Society of Mechanical Engineers; 
American Institute of Mining Engineers; Western 
Society of Engineers. Member of Union, University 
and Engineers' Clubs, New York; Chicago, University, 
Union, and Caxton Clubs, Chicago; Duquesne Club, 
Pittsburgh; Troy Club,, Troy, N. Y. Trustee of John 
Crerar Library, Chicago. 

Business address: 1159, The Rookery, Chicago, 111. 

Home address: The Walton, Chicago, 111. 




29 



John Fritz 



MECHANICAL ENGINEER 



Born in Chester Co., Pa , August 21, 1822, son of George 
and Mary (Maharg) Fritz. Educated in the old pay 
school, preceding the free common schools. Honorary 
degrees from University of Pennsylvania, Stevens Insti- 
tute and Columbia University. 

In 1838, apprenticed to blacksmith's trade; later em- 
ployed at Norristown (Pa.) Iron Works and soon became 

Mill Superintendent. In 
1854, became Superin- 
tendent and Engineer of 
the Cambria Iron Works, 
Johnstown, Pa. In 1860, 
was appointed Superin- 
tendent and Engineer of 
the Bethlehem Iron Co. 
and built the works of 
that company, now the 
Bethlehem Steel Co. Re- 
tired in 1893. Inventor 
of the three-high mill. 
Elected, in 1893, honorary member of The Iron and 
Steel Institute of Great Britain and received the Besse- 
mer Gold Medal. Later made Honorary Life Vice- 
President of the Institute. Life member, American 
Society of Mechanical Engineers (Vice-President, 1882- 
1884 and President, 1895-1896). Member, American 
Institute of Mining Engineers (President, 1894). Hon- 
orary member of the American Society of Civil En- 
gineers and the Franklin Institute. 
Home address: Bethlehem, Pa. 




30 



Henry Marion Howe 



CONSULTING METALLURGIST, 
PROFESSOR OF METALLURGY, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 

Born in Boston, Mass., March 2, 1848, son of Samuel 
Gridley and Julia (Ward) Howe. Educated in schools of 
Boston, graduate Harvard College, A. B., 1869; A. M., 
1872; LL.D., 1905; Lafayette College, LL.D., 1905. 

1880-82, designed and built the works of the Orford 
Nickel and Copper Co. ; 1883-97, Consulting Metallurgist, 
and Lecturer on Metallurgy, Mass. Institute of Tech- 
nology; since 1897, Pro- 
fessor of Metallurgy in 
Columbia University. 

Author of " Metallurgy 
of Steel," and other books. 

Knight with Star of 
the Order of St. Stanislas, 
Russia; Chevalier of the 
Legion d' Honneur, of 
France ; honorary member, 
Russian Imperial Tech- 
nical Society; Societe 
d ' Encouragement pour 
L'Industrie Nationale, of France; Royal Academy of 
Science, Sweden; British Institution of Mining and 
Metallurgy ; Past President, American Institute of Mining 
Engineers. President, Inter. Assn. for Testing Materials; 
President, Amer. Assn. for Testing Materials. Recipient 
of the Bessemer Gold Medal, gold medal of Verein zur 
Beforderung des Gewerbfleisses of Germany, Elliot 
Cresson Gold Medal of the Franklin Institute. Member 
of Century, Harvard, and Technology Clubs. 

Home address: McLean Road, Bedford Hills, N. Y. 




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John Pierpont Morgan 



BANKER 



Born in Hartford, Conn., April 17, 1837, son of Junius 
Spencer and Juliet (Pierpont) Morgan. Graduate of 
the English High School, Boston, Mass., and student at 
the University of Goettingen. 

In 1857, became connected with Duncan, Sherman & 
Co., bankers, and in 1860 was appointed Agent and 
Attorney in the United States for George Peabody & Co., 

London, the house in which 
his father was partner. In 
1864, became junior part- 
ner in the firm of Dabney, 
Morgan & Co., succeeded 
by Drexel, Morgan & Co., 
and J. P. Morgan & Co., 
of which Mr. Morgan 
is the senior partner. 
Has reorganized and con- 
solidated many of the 
largest railway systems 
and has organized and 
financed many of the largest industrial companies. 
Art connoisseur and bibliophile. Donor of large sums to 
public institutions. 

Member of the Union, Knickerbocker Union League, 
Metropolitan, Century, New York Yacht, Sea wanhaka- 
Corinthian, Tuxedo, Racquet and Tennis, Riding, Church, 
City, Mid-Day, Players, Grolier, Jekyl Island and Turf 
Clubs, New York; Metropolitan Club, Washington, etc. 
Business address: 23 Wall Street, New York City. 
Home address: 219 Madison Avenue, New York. 







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James Moore Swank 



SECRETARY AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL ASSOCIATION 

Born in Westmoreland County, Pa., July 12, 1832, son 
of George W. and Nancy (Moore) Swank. Educated 
in the public schools of Johnstown, Pa., at Elders Ridge 
Academy and at Jefferson College. Honorary degrees: 
Ph.D., 1900, Washington and Jefferson College; LL. D., 
1909, Temple University, Philadelphia. 

Began, in 1852, the publication of a newspaper in 
Johnstown, Pa., and, in 
1853, founded the Johns- 
town Tribune of which 
he was the editor and pub- 
lisher to 1870. Then be- 
.came Clerk of the Com- 
mittee on Manufactures, 
House of Representatives. 
In 1871-72, was Chief 
Clerk of the Department 
of Agriculture. In Decem- 
ber, 1872, took charge of 
the American Iron and 
Steel Association as Secretary and since 1885 has been 
General Manager as well. 

Author of History of the Department of Agriculture, 
1872; Iron Making and Coal, Mining in Pennsylvania, 
1878; History of the Manufacture of Iron in All Ages, 
1884; 2d ed., 1892; Notes and Comments, etc., 1897; Pro- 
gressive Pennsylvania, 1908; Cambria County Pioneers, 
1910; and the publications of the Association. 

Business address: 261 South Fourth St., Phila., Pa. 

Home address: The Colonial, Phila. Pa. 




33 



George Woodward Wickersham 



ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES 



Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., September 19, 1858, son of 
Samuel Morris and Elizabeth O. (Woodward) Wicker- 
sham. Student at Lehigh University, 1873-75 ; graduate, 
University of Pennsylvania, Law School, LL.B., 1880. 
Honorary M.A., 1901; LL.D., 1909, Lehigh University. 
Practiced law in Philadelphia, 1880-82; then removed 
to New York and continued the practice of law. 

Member of the firm of 
Strong & Cadwalader, 
1887-1909. Attorney 
General of the United 
States in the Cabinet of 
President Taft since 
March 4, 1909. Counsel 
for New York State Sav- 
ings Bank Assn., 1890- 
1900: Member of and 
Counsel for committee on 
reorganization of Chicago 
traction lines ; Counsel of 
construction company, New York Subway; General 
Counsel, Interborough Rapid Transit Co. 1902-1908. 
Member, Bar Assn., City of New York, New York 
State Bar Assn. and American Bar Assn. 

Member of Metroplitan, Century, Church, Grolier, 
Down Town, and Republican Clubs, New York; Rock- 
away Hunting Club; Metropolitan and Chevy Chase 
Clubs, Washington, D. C. 

Business address: Dept. of Justice,Washington, D.C. 
Home address: 1312 16th Street, Washington, D. C. 




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MEMBERS 



Edward Dean Adams 

DIRECTOR, 
ALLIS-CHALMERS COMPANY 

Born in Boston, Mass., April 9, 1846, son of Adoniram 
Judson and Harriet Lincoln (Norton) Adams. Edu- 
cated Chauncey Hall School; Mass. Institute of Tech- 
nology, 1869. Norwich Univ. B. S., M. S., LL.D. 

Partner in firm of Richardson, Hill & Co., Bankers, 
Boston; 1878 to 1893, partner, Winslow Lanier & Co., 
Bankers, New York; 1893 to present time, repre- 
sentative in New York of 
the Deutsche Bank, Ber- 
lin. Prominent in the re- 
organization of the West 
Shore R. R. Co., (1886); 
Central R. R. of New Jer- 
sey (1887); American 
Cotton Oil Co. (1890); 
Northern Pacific R. R. 
Co. (1896); Chicago Ter- 
minal and Transfer Co. 
(1897). President and Di- 
rector of the Lehigh Coke 
Co., Director of Allis-Chalmers Co., American Cotton 
Oil Co., Niagara Power Co., and many other companies. 

In 1909, received the Decoration of the Royal Order 
of the Crown of Prussia. Member, American Institute 
of Electrical Engineers, Amer. Society of Civil Engineers. 
Member of City, Engineers', Lawyers', Metropolitan, 
Players', Railroad, Union League and other Clubs of 
New York; Caxton and Chicago Clubs, of Chicago. 

Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. 

Home address: 455 Madison Avenue, New York. 




37 



Jay Ismon Andrews 

GENERAL MANAGER OF SALES, 
AMERICAN SHEET & TIN PLATE COMPANY 

Born in Lakeland, Washington Co., Minn., February 
14, 1869, son of William Brown and Kate (Ismon) An- 
drews. Educated in common and high schools, Hudson, 
Wis., and at Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn. 

Entered the employ of the Illinois Steel Company, in 
October 1889, continuing with the company for three 
years, at first in their general offices in Chicago and 

later at their Union works 
and South Chicago Works ; 
re-entered the steel bus- 
iness in June, 1900, with the 
American Sheet Steel 
Company at its general 
offices in New York. 
Became Assistant General 
Manager of Sales of the 
American Sheet and Tin 
Plate Company on Octo- 
ber 1, 1905, and succeeded 
to the position of General 
Manager of Sales of the American Sheet and Tin Plate 
Company with offices in Pittsburgh, Pa., January 1, 1909. 
Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh 
Athletic Association; Thornburg Country Club; Union 
Club, Cleveland; Railroad Club, New York; and the 
Masonic Fraternity. 

Business address: 1324 Frick Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Home address : S3 South Linwood Ave., Crafton, Pa. 




38 



Matthew Andrews 



PARTNER, 
M. A. HANNA AND COMPANY 

Born near East Liverpool, Ohio, March 29, 1865, son 
of Thompson J. and America (Andrews) Andrews. 
Educated in the public schools of East Liverpool, Ohio. 

In 1882, entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Co. 
in Cleveland as clerk, and after seven years of service 
in different capacities, entered the employ of James 
W. Ellsworth & Co. After two years, became Superinten- 
dent of their ore docks and 
was also identified with 
their coal business. In 
1899, joined M. A. Hanna 
& Co. as General Super- 
intendent of their Ore 
Docks and Transportation 
Department. Became a 
member of the firm of M. 
A. Hanna & Co., January 
1, 1906. President, The 
Eastern Coal Dock Co., 
The Ironville Dock & Coal 
Co.; Vice-President, American-Boston, Croxton, Hollis- 
ter, LaRue, and Virginia Ore, Mining Cos. ; Pittsburgh 
Iron Ore Company, Richmond Iron Co., United Iron & 
Steel Co., and a number of coal, coke and steamship 
companies; Director, The Mahoning Ore & Steel Co. 

Member of the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Union, 
Tavern, Country, Euclid, Mayfield, Hunt and Athletic 
Clubs of Cleveland. 

Business address: Cleveland, O. 

Home address: Bratenahl Road, Cleveland, O. 




39 



M. Cochrane Armour 



PARTNER, 
ROGERS, BROWN & COMPANY 

Born in Auburn, N. Y., January 11, 1851, son of John 
and Lillias (Cochrane) Armour. Educated in the public 
schools of Marshall, Michigan. 

Entered the employ of firm of George Ingersoll, 
grain merchants, Marshall, Mich., as clerk and later 
conducted a merchandise business under the firm name 
of J. & M. C. Armour. In 1878, engaged with The 

Adams Westlake Mfg. 
Co., of Chicago. Since 
December, 1890, has 
been a partner in the 
firm of Rogers, Brown & 
Co., and also President 
of the Iroquois Iron 
Co., since its organiza- 
tion in 1899. Also Vice- 
President and Director, 
Rogers Iron Mining Co., 
and Director, Rogers, 
Brown Ore Co., Chicago 
Short Line Ry . Co. , and Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Co. 
Member of Union League Club, Chicago; Univer- 
sity and Country Clubs, Evanston, 111.; Trustee of 
Northwestern University, Evanston; President, Board 
of Trustees, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago; 
Trustee Occidental College, Los Angeles, Cal. ; Trustee, 
First Presbyterian Church, Evanston; Trustee of Evans- 
ton School Board for some years past. 
Business address: Chicago, 111. 
Home address: 1608 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, 111. 




40 



Frank Baackes 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SALES AGENT, 
AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY 

Born in St. Toenis, Germany, March 9, 1863, son of 
Godfrey Michael and Franziska (Maassen) Baackes. 
Educated in public schools of St. Toenis, and High 
School, Crefeld, Germany. 

Started in this country in 1889, with the H. P. Nail 
Co., Cleveland. In 1894, went to Beaver Falls to erect a 
wire plant for the Hartman Steel Co. During the latter 
part of 1895, organized 
the Salem Wire Nail Co., 
of Salem, Ohio, and 
remained with them as 
Superintendent and Gen- 
eral Manager, until their 
absorption by the Ameri- 
can Steel & Wire Co., of 
Illinois, in 1897, when he 
became General Manager 
of the latter company. On 
the organization of the 
American Steel & Wire Co. 
of New Jersey, in 1899, became General Superintendent of 
that company; in June, 1900, was appointed General 
Sales Agent, and later elected Vice-President and Gen- 
eral Sales Agent. 

Member of Union League, Chicago Athletic Associa- 
tion, South Shore Country Club, Mid-Day Club, Chi- 
cago Automobile Club and Germania Club of Chicago; 
Lawyers, Engineers and Railroad Clubs, New York. 

Business address: 115 Adams Street, Chicago, 111. 

Home address: 4932 Lake Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

41 




George Bartol 



GENERAL MANAGER, 
OTIS STEEL COMPANY, LIMITED 

Born in Lancaster, Mass., May 16, 1857, son of George 
M. and Elizabeth K. (Washburn) Bartol. Graduate of 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with the degree 
of S. B., 1877. 

Entered the employ of the Otis Iron and Steel Com- 
pany in February, 1879, as chemist and was promoted 
through various positions to the post of General Manager 

of the Company in 1895, 
which position he has held 
continuously since that 
time. Also President of 
Colonial Realty Company, 
Warner Realty Company, 
Vice-President of the 
Commercial Building 
Company ; Director of the 
First National Bank, 
(Cleveland), Eastward 
Realty Company, and 
Allegheny Coal Company. 
Member of the American Institute of Mining Engin- 
eers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Civil 
Engineers' Club of Cleveland, Ohio. Member of Union 
Club and University Club of Cleveland, Ohio. Trustee 
of the St. Clair Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. 




Business address: Otis Steel Co. Ltd., Cleveland, O. 
Home address: 1832 Crawford Road, Cleveland, O. 



42 



John Gordon Battelle 



PRESIDENT, 
COLUMBUS IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Clarksburg, Va., May 12, 1845, son of Rev. 
Gordon and Maria Louisa (Tucker) Battelle. Educated 
at Fairmont Academy, Fairmont and Lindsley Institute, 
Wheeling. 

In 1867, became Secretary and General Superintend- 
ent of the Norway Mfg. Co., Wheeling, and in 1869, 
Superintendent of the Memphis Rolling Mill, Memphis, 
Tenn. Later engaged in 
the manufacture of cotton 
presses, etc., at Brooklyn, 
N. Y. In 1883, removed 
to Piqua, Ohio, and be- 
came Vice-President and 
General Manager of the 
Cincinnati Corrugating 
Co., and President and 
General Manager of the 
Piqua Rolling Mill Co. 
After the sale of the Piqua 
plants to the American 
Sheet Steel Co., became Vice-President of the latter and 
later President of Columbus Iron and Steel Co. Director 
of Inland Steel Co.; Wood Shovel and Tool Co., etc. 

Served on staff of Governor Nash of Ohio with rank 
of Colonel. Member, Columbus Chamber of Commerce; 
Ohio State Board of Commerce; Director, National Assn. 
of Manufacturers; First Vice-President, Ohio Manufact- 
urers Assn. Member Columbus Club, Columbus, etc. 

Business address: Columbus, O. 

Home address: 662 East Town St., Columbus, O. 




43 



Ephraim Bayard 

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, DONORA STEEL WORKS, 
AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY 

Born in Choybogan, Mich., July 18, 1868, son of Rob- 
ert and Ellen ( Johnston ) Bayard. Educated in the 
public schools of Choybogan, Mich. 

In 1884, entered the steel business in the service of 
the Joliet Iron & Steel Co., as water boy and remained 
with the company until 1900, being promoted through 
various grades to the post of Superintendent of the 

Bessemer Department, 
which he held from 1897 
to 1900, resigning in the 
latter year in order to 
accept a position with the 
American Steel & Wire 
Company, in Cleveland, 
Ohio. Since 1900, has 
been with the American 
vSteel and Wire Co., in the 
following positions: from 
1900 to 1904, Superin- 
tendent of Bessemer De- 
partment and Rolling Mills, Newburgh Steel Works, 
Cleveland, Ohio; from 1904 to January 1, 1909, General 
Superintendent of Shoenberger Works, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; 
since January 1, 1909, Superintendent of the Donora 
Steel Works, Donora, Pa. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, and Pitts- 
burgh Athletic Association. 




Business address: Donora Steel Works, Donora, Pa. 
Home address: Donora, Pa. 

44 



Samuel Armstrong Bexner 



ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT, 
PITTSBURGH STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 16, 1871, son of Thomas 
M. and Mary (Armstrong) Benner. Educated in the 
public schools of Allegheny, Pa. and graduated from the 
Allegheny High School in 1888. 

In 1888, became associated with Carnegie, Phipps 
and Company, Limited, and was for ten years employed 
in their general offices in Pittsburgh. From September 
1, 1898 to September 1, 
1900 was manager for the 
Carnegie Company in the 
Republic of Mexico, with 
headquarters in the City 
of Mexico. From Sep- 
tember 1, 1902, to Sep- 
tember 1, 1904, was Presi- 
dent of the Orford Cop- 
per Company, New York 
City. From September 1, 
1904, to January 1, 1911, 
was General Manager of 
Sales for the Carnegie Steel Company, with office at 
Pittsburgh, Pa. On January 1, 1911, became Assistant 
to the President of the Pittsburgh Steel Company, and 
the Pittsburgh Steel Products Company. Also Director 
of South Side Trust Company, Pittsburgh. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh Club, Alle- 
gheny Country Club, and Pittsburgh Country Club; 
all of Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 5006 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

45 




Robert Bentley 

PRESIDENT, 
THE OHIO IRON & STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, August 30, 1854, son of 
Martin and Mary (McCurdy) Bentley. Educated in 
public schools, Youngstown, Ohio, graduating from the 
Ray en High School, 1873. 

From 1873-80, clerk and teller, First National Bank, 
Youngstown, Ohio; in 1880, with five others, purchased 
furnace property at Lowell ville, Ohio, and formed the 

Ohio Iron and Steel Co., 
with which he has ever 
since been connected and 
of which he is now Presi- 
dent. Also President, Car- 
bon Limestone Co., In- 
terstate Limestone Co. ; 
Vice-Pres., Orient Coke 
Co.; Orient Supply Co.; 
Ohio Leather Co.; Direct- 
or, Crete Mining Co.; 
Youngstown Sheet & 
Tube Co.; Dollar Savings 
and Trust Co.; First National Bank; Republic Rubber 
Co.; Tidewater Coal Co.; Sharon Foundry Co., 
and Holland Land Co. Secretary and Director, The 
Robert McCurdy Co., and the R. McCurdy Estate Co. 
President, The Ohio and Penna. Belt Line R. R. Co. 
Member of Youngstown Club, Youngstown; Union 
Club, Cleveland; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh. Life 
Director of The Youngstown Hospital Association. 
Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. 
Home address: 718 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, O. 




46 



William Wallace Blackburn 



SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Borx in Hollidaysburg, Pa., February 1, 1859, son of 
Joseph H. and Sarah J. (McConnell) Blackburn. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Hollidaysburg, Pa. 

Began as general clerk with the Hollidaysburg Iron 
and Nail Company, Hollidaysburg, Pa., and remained 
with them two years. Then removed to Pittsburgh, Pa., 
and accepted a position with the firm of Wilson, Walker 
& Company, one of the 
Carnegie organizations, 
which at that time owned 
and operated the Lower 
Union Mills, Pittsburgh, 
now one of the plants 
of the Carnegie Steel 
Company. Has remained 
with the Carnegie Steel 
Company continuously 
since that time and was 
promoted through various 
grades to the office of Sec- 
ond Vice-President and Secretary of the Company. 
Also Secretary of a number of the subsidiary companies 
of the Carnegie Steel Company. 

Member of the Duquesne Club, Union Club, Uni- 
versity Club, Country Club and Pittsburgh Athletic 
Association, Pittsburgh. Trustee of Children's Hospi- 
tal. Pittsburgh. 




Business address : Carnegie Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Home address: 205 Lexington Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



Charles Herbert Booth 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
UNITED ENGINEERING AND FOUNDRY COMPANY 

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, January 17, 1861, son of 
Lloyd and Nan C. (Gilbert) Booth. Attended Western 
Reserve University, Hudson, O., Class of 1884. 

Left College before graduating in order to join his 
father (the late Lloyd Booth) in the manufacturing 
business with the United Engineering and Foundry 
Company, this company being one of the pioneer builders 

of rolling mill machinery 
in the United States. At 
present First Vice-Presi- 
dent of the United En- 
gineering and Foundry 
Company, of Pittsburgh, 
Pa. Also a Director of 
the Republic Rubber Com- 
pany, Ohio Leather Com- 
pany, General Fireproofing 
Company, Youngstown, 
Ohio. Vice-President and 
Director of the Youngs- 
town and Southern Railway Company; Vice-President 
and Director of the First National Bank of Youngstown; 
Director and member of the Trust Committee of the 
Dollar Savings and Trust Company of Youngstown. 

Member of the Youngstown Club, Youngstown; 
Duquesne Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 
Pittsburgh. Trustee of the Charity Organization Society 
of Youngstown, Ohio. 

Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. 

Home address : 606 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. 

48 




Henry P. Bope 



FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Lancaster, Ohio, September 19, 1858, son of 
Philip and Eliza A. ( Weaver ) Bope. Educated in 
the public schools of Lancaster, Ohio, supplemented by 
private study. 

At first, devoted himself to stenographic reporting in 
the Ohio Legislature and for various public men. Be- 
came connected with the Carnegie interests in November, 
1879, and has remained 
with the company contin- 
uously since that time. 
Entered the Sales Depart- 
ment and was promoted 
through various grades to 
to the position of First 
Vice-President and Gen- 
eral Manager of Sales of 
the Carnegie Steel Com- 
pany. Also President of 
the Mexican National 
Sugar Refining Company; 
Vice-President of the Durazno Mines Company; 
Director of the Vanadium Mines Company and the 
Colorado Yule Marble Company, President of the Park 
Bank, Pittsburgh. 

Member of the Railroad and Republican Clubs, New 
York; Duquesne Club, University Club, and Americus 
Republican Club, Pittsburgh. Associate member of 
several of the engineering and scientific societies. 

Business address: Carnegie Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address : 327 No. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 




49 



Charles Theodore Boynton 

VICE-PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY, 
PICKANDS, BROWN & COMPANY 

Born in West Stockbridge, Mass., December 5, 1858, 
son of Charles Sumner and Elizabeth (Thompson) 
Boynton. Educated in the public schools of Catskill, 
New York. 

Came to Chicago in September, 1879, and entered 
the employ of the Washburn and Moen Mfg. Co., being 
promoted to the post of General Western Manager. 

When the company was 
acquired by the American 
Steel and Wire Co., be- 
came General Sales Agent 
for that company. Re- 
signed in 1900, to become 
President of the Shelby 
Steel Tube Co., and in 
1902, became associated 
with Pickands, Brown & 
Co. President and Di- 
rector, North Shore Con- 
solidated Gas Co.; Di- 
rector of Continental and Commercial National Bank, 
Continental & Commercial Trust Co., Central Trust Co. 
of Illinois, Zenith Furnace Co., Northwestern Iron Co., 
Calumet Insurance Co., The Dearborn Co., Buck and 
Raynor Co., Independent Railway Supply Co. 

Member of the Chicago Club, Evanston Country Club, 
Exmoor Country Club, Onwentsia Country Club. 




Business address: Chicago, 111. 
Home address: Highland Park, 111. 

50 



Thomas Joseph Bray 



PRESIDENT, 
REPUBLIC IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 1, 1867, son of Thomas 
Joseph and Anna Jacova (Collins) Bray. Educated in 
the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa., and graduate of 
Lehigh University in 1894, with the degree of Mechani- 
cal Engineer. 

Served his apprenticeship, from 1883 to 1886, with the 
Lewis Foundry and Machine Co., and was with the 
Riverside Iron Works 
and Lewis Foundry and 
Machine Co., until 1890, 
when he left to complete 
his education. Was a stu- 
dent at Lehigh Univer- 
sity, 1890-1894, in the 
mechanical engineering 
course. From 1894 to 
1901, was with the Ohio 
Steel Co. and McGill & 
Co. In 1901, became Chief 
Engineer of the United 
Engineering and Foundry Co., remaining until 1906, 
when he became associated with the Republic Iron and 
Steel Co., as Assistant to the President, later Vice-Presi- 
dent in charge of Operating Department, and in 1911, was 
elected President. 

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 
Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain) ; Duquesne, 
Oakmont and Country Clubs, Pittsburgh. 

Business address: Oliver Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 334 So. Dallas Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

51 




Henry Newman Brinsmade 



SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
PORT HENRY IRON ORE COMPANY 

Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., August 14, 1857, son of James 
Beebee and Jeanie (Newman) Brinsmade. Educated 
at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and graduate of the 
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, C. E., 1879. 

After graduation, engaged in gold and silver mining 
in Colorado. In 1880, became Superintendent of the 
Mahopac Iron Ore Co., and two years later, General 

Manager of the Everett 
Iron Co. Opened the 
coal and ore mines, and 
quarries of the last named 
company, and built and 
put in operation its plant. 
Resigned the position in 
1885 on account of ill 
health. In the latter year, 
became a Director of the 
Poughkeepsie Iron Co., 
and was elected Secre- 
tary in 1892. In 1892, was 
made Secretary and Director of the Forest of Dean 
Iron Ore Co., Director of the Port Henry Iron Ore 
Co., and Director of the Lake Champlain and Moriah 
R. R. Co. Was elected Secretary of the Lake Cham- 
plain and Moriah R. R. Co. in 1899 and Treasurer 
in 1909. Elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Port 
Henry Iron Ore Co., in 1908. 

Member Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. 
Business address: 2 Rector St., New York. 
Home address: 31 West 49th St., New York. 




52 



Robert Edward Brooke 



TREASURER, 
E. & G. BROOKE IRON COMPANY 

Born in Birdsboro, Pa., July 7, 1872, eldest son of 
Edward and Annie Moore (Clymer) Brooke. Educated 
in Emerson Institute, Washington, D. C; St. Paul's 
School, Concord, N. H., and graduate Yale University, 
Sheffield Scientific School, Ph. B., 1894. 

After graduation, was employed as clerk at the blast 
furnaces of the E. & G. Brooke Iron Co., and continued as 
such until 1898, when he 
was made Treasurer of the 
company. In 1899, was 
also made manager of blast 
furnaces for the company, 
and still holds the dual 
position. Since 1902, Vice- 
President of the Birdsboro 
Steel Foundry and Ma- 
chine Co. Also, Director 
of First National Bank 
(Reading) and Pennsylva- 
nia Trust Co., (Reading). 

Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers. 
Member of Delta Phi Fraternity. Member of Philadelphia 
Club, Radnor Hunt Club, Wyomissing Club, Reading; 
Berkshire Country Club, Reading; Pennsylvania Society 
of New York. 

Director of Birdsboro School Board. 




Business address: Birdsboro, Pa. 
Home address: Birdsboro, Pa. 



53 



Charles Frederick Brooker 

PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN BRASS COMPANY 

Born in Litchfield, Conn., March 4, 1847, son of Martin 
Cook and Sarah Maria (Seymour) Brooker. Educated 
in public schools of Litchfield and Torrington, Conn. 

President of the American Brass Co., The Coe 
Brass Mig. Co., and the Ansonia Land & Water Power 
Co.; Vice-President and Director, N. Y., N. H. & Hart- 
ford R. R. Co.; Director, U. S. Smelting, Refining and 

Mining Co. ; International 
Smelting and Refining Co. ; 
The New England Nav- 
igation Co.; New York, 
Ontario & Western R. R. 
Co. ; Berkshire Street Rail- 
road Co.; Turner & Sey- 
mour Mfg. Co. ; Torrington 
Water Co.; Derby Gas 
Co., and Director of a 
large number of banks. 
Member of Railroad, 
Union League, and Drug 
and Chemical Clubs of New York. Member, Society 
of Colonial Wars, Sons of the American Revolution, 
New England Society of New York City, New York 
Chamber of Commerce. 

Member of Connecticut House of Representatives, 
1875; Senate, 1893; member of Republican State Central 
Committee for several years; and now Connecticut 
member of the Republican National Committee. 
Business address : 99 John Street, New York. 
Home address: Ansonia, Conn. 




54 



Fayette Brown, Jr. 

TREASURER, 
STEWART IRON COMPANY, LIMITED 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, August 1, 1881, son of Harvey 
H. and Elizabeth Freeman (Hickox) Brown. Graduate 
of Yale University, B. A., 1904. 

Entered the employ of the Stewart Iron Co., Lim- 
ited, at its works in Sharon, Pa., in December, 1904. 
In August, 1906, was transferred to the Cleveland office 
of the company and in February, 1908, was appointed 
Assistant Secretary and 
Assistant Treasurer. Was 
elected a member of the 
Board of Managers of the 
company in February, 
1910, and was elected 
Treasurer of the com- 
pany in February, 1911; 
Vice-President and 
Director of The Brown 
Steamship Company, 
Director of The Sharon 
Railway Company, 
Director of the National Commercial Bank of Cleveland 
and of the Cleveland Trust Company. 

Member of Union Club, Tavern Club, Country 
Club and May field Club, Cleveland; Duquesne Club, 
Pittsburgh; Yale Club, New York; Graduates' Club, 
New Haven; Psi Upsilon Fraternity; Scroll and Key 
Society of Yale University. 

Business address: 301 Perry-Payne Building, Cleve- 
land, Ohio. 

Home address: 2727 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 




55 



Lowell Huntington Brown 



ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT, 
EMPIRE STEEL AND IRON COMPANY 

Born in Avondale, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 10, 1885, son 
of Archer and Adelaide (Hitchcock) Brown. After 
studying two years at the University of Michigan, went 
to Princeton University, graduating in 1907 with the 
degree of Litt.B. During the following year took a 
special graduate course at Columbia University. 

Entered the employ of the Empire Steel and Iron 

Co. at Catasauqua,Pa., in 
1908, and in the following 
year was made Assistant 
Manager of that com- 
pany's plant at Oxford, 
N.J. In the same year, 
was also appointed As- 
sistant Secretary of the 
Empire Steel and Iron 
Company. Later was 
made Assistant to the 
President. Is a member 
of the Board of Directors 
and member of the Executive Committee of the Red 
Rock Fuel Company, of West Virginia, also Director of 
the Black Mountain Coal Land Co. of Virginia. 

Member of the American Institute of Mining Engin- 
eers. Member of the Princeton Club, New York City; 
University Cottage Club, Princeton, N. J. Member of 
the Psi Upsilon Fraternity (University of Michigan and 
Columbia University). 

Business address: Oxford Furnace, N. J. 

Home address* 56 Munn Ave., East Orange, N. J. 

56 




William Liston Brown 



PRESIDENT, 
PICKANDS, BROWN AND COMPANY 

Born in St. Joseph, Mich., August 23, 1842, son of 
Hiram and Jane Reese Tilton (Liston) Brown. Edu- 
cated in public and private schools of Chicago. 

Served through the Civil War with the Chicago 
Mercantile Battery, Light Artillery. In 1865, clerk in 
pig-iron and coal business with A. B. Meeker and made 
partner in 1870. In 1883, organized Pickands, Brown 
& Co., and in 1890, with 
others, organized the Chi- 
cago Ship Building Co., 
which was later merged 
in the American Ship- 
building Co., of which Mr. 
Brown was President un- 
til 1908, and is now Chair- 
man of the Board. Since 
1885 has built, operated 
and controlled a number 
of coke furnaces, being 
connected with six now 
in operation. President of the Federal Furnace Co.; 
Director of the Lackawanna Steel Co., and of a large 
number of furnace companies, banks and steamship lines. 

Trustee of Northwestern University and the Chicago 
Thomas Orchestra. Member of Chicago, Commercial, 
Mid-Day, Caxton, Press, Onwentsia, and Glen View 
Clubs, Chicago; Union and Tavern Clubs, Cleveland, 
etc., etc. 

Business address : Chicago, 111. 

Home address: 217 Dempster St., Evanston, 111. 

57 




Eugene Jackson Buffington 

PRESIDENT, 
ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Guyandotte, W. Va., March 14, 1863, son of 
James H. and Columbia (Nicholas) Buffington. Edu- 
cated in public schools of Covington, Ky., and Cincin- 
nati, 0., and at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenm 
In 1884, engaged in manufacture of wire nails at 
Covington, Ky., as Director and Treasurer of the Ameri- 
can Wire Nail Co. In 1890, the Covington plant was 

dismantled and a new rod, 
wire, nail and galvanizing 
plant erected at Anderson, 
Indiana. In 1898, became 
Treasurer, Director and 
Member of Executive 
Committee of the Ameri- 
can Steel & Wire Co., 
with headquarters at Chi- 
cago. In January, 1899, 
was elected President and 
Director of the Illinois 
Steel Co. Also President 
and Director of Indiana Steel Co., Gary Land Co., and 
Cundy Iron Co. ; Director of Universal Portland Cement 
Co., H. C. Frick Coke Co., U. S. Coal & Coke Co., and 
Bunsen Coal Co. 

Member of Chicago, Union League, Mid-Day Clubs 
of Chicago; the Glen View Golf Club and Evanston 
Golf Club. Member of Board of Trustees of Vander- 
bilt University. 

Business address: 72 West Adams St., Chicago, ILL 
Home address: 1140 Forest Avenue, Evanston, 111. 




ss 



Donald Fairfax Bush 

SENIOR PARTNER 
CROCKER BROTHERS 

Born in Weston, Middlesex County, Mass., October 
5, 1864, son of Frederick T. and Elizabeth (Du Blois) 
Bush. Graduated from the public schools of Boston, Mass. 

Came to New York City at the early age of seven- 
teen and soon afterwards secured a position with the well 
known banking firm of J. P. Morgan & Co., then known 
as Drexel, Morgan & Co. Remained with Drexel, 
Morgan & Co. until the 
fall of 1883, when he ac- 
cepted an opening with 
the long established house 
of Crocker Brothers, metal 
and pig iron merchants, 
with whom he has been as- 
sociated continuously since 
that time. For some years 
served the firm in the 
capacity of salesman, and 
worked up to the position 
of junior partner in 1898. 
Upon the death of Mr. George A. Crocker in 1906, 
he became the senior partner of the firm, which is re- 
cognized as the representative of several of the largest 
producers of pig iron and ferro alloys in the world. 

Member of the Metropolitan Club, Racquet and 
Tennis Club, Riding Club and the Down Town Associa- 
tion of New York City. 




Business address: 99 John Street, New York City. 
Home address: Rose Hill, Glen Cove, N. Y. 

59 



Joseph Green Butler, Jr, 



PRESIDENT, 
BESSEMER PIG IRON ASSOCIATION 

Born in Temperance Furnace, Mercer Co., Pa., Decem- 
ber 21, 1840, son of Joseph Green and Temperance 
(Orwig) Butler. Educated in the public schools of Niles, 
Ohio. 

Entered the employ of James Ward & Co., Niles, O., 
and was successively clerk, 1853-56, bookkeeper, 1857- 
61, and office manager, 1861-63; in period 1863-66, was 

Youngstown Agent of 
Hale and Ayer, of Chicago ; 
1866-78, Managing Part- 
ner of Girard Iron Co. ; 
1878-1911, General Man- 
ager of the Brier Hill Iron 
and Coal Co. Also Vice- 
President of the Ohio 
Steel Co. until that com- 
pany was acquired by the 
National Steel Company; 
Director, Youngstown 
Sheet & Tube Co., Chair- 
man of Board of Directors, Bessemer Limestone Com- 
pany, and officer or director in a number of other com- 
panies. President, Youngstown Chamber of Commerce. 
Member of the Youngstown Board of Health, six 
years; member, Youngstown City Council, three terms; 
delegate to Republican National Convention, 1900. 
President, Ohio State Society Sons of the American Revo- 
lution. President, Mahoning Valley Historical Society. 
Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. 
Home address : Youngstown, Ohio. 

60 




James John Campbell 



AUDITOR AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Washington, D. C, December 6, 1865, son of 
Joseph and Elizabeth J. (Gamble) Campbell. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Washington, D. C. 

After working as clerk in grocery store, auditor's 
office of the Penn. Company and for a planing mill and 
lumber company, entered the service of the Carnegie 
Steel Co., (then Carnegie Bros, and Co., Limited, and 
Carnegie, Phipps and Co., 
Limited) on February 1, 
1886, as clerk and ste- 
nographer to the Purchas- 
ing Agent; in 1888, was 
transferred to the Account- 
ing Department ; was 
made Assistant Auditor 
in 1895 and was made a 
junior partner, Auditor 
and Assistant Secretary 
in 1900. After the United 
States Steel Corporation 
acquired the Carnegie Steel Co., continued to hold 
the positions of Auditor and Assistant Secretary 
of the last named company and similar positions in 
several allied subsidiary companies. Also Director of 
South Side Trust Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh and Oak- 
mont. Country Club, Oakmont, Pa. Director of Oak- 
mont Public School District. 

Business address : Carnegie Building,Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: Oakmont, Allegheny Co., Pa. 

61 




Clyde Mitchell Carr 



PRESIDENT, 
JOSEPH T. RYERSON & SON 

Born in Illinois in 1869 of Virginia ancestry, son of 
Richard Baxter and Margaret (Mitchell) Carr. Pre- 
pared for Princeton at the Lake Forest Academy; at- 
tended Northwestern University two years. 

After leaving college, engaged in the iron, steel and 
machinery business for two years with W. S. Mallory & 
Co., Chicago, and for the past twenty-one years with 

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, 
Chicago. Admitted to 
firm in 1901, elected Vice- 
President, 1904, and in 
1911, elected President of 
the company. Also Presi- 
dent of the Lennox Ma- 
chine Co., Marshalltown, 
la.; Director of Gisholt 
Machine Co., Madison, 
Wis . , American Gly co 
Metal Co., Corn Exchange 
National Bank of Chicago, 
and Chicago Great Western R. R. Co. 

Is a Trustee of Lake Forest University; member of 
the Commercial, Chicago, Onwentsia, University, Cliff 
Dwellers, Princeton, Mid-Day and Saddle and Cycle 
Clubs. Trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago, Orches- 
tral Association of Chicago; Chicago City Plan Com- 
mission; Chicago Bureau of Public Efficiency. 
Business address: Chicago, 111. 
Home address: Lake Forest, 111. 
In Winter: 1130 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 111. 

62 




John Bradley Carse 



MEMBER OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION 

Born in Jeffersonville, Indiana, September 10, 1864, 
son of Thomas and Matilda (Bradley) Carse. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Chicago; Morgan Park 
Military Academy; and graduate of Williams College, 
A. B., 1886. 

In business in England, 1895-1897. Vice-President, 
Treasurer and Director of Carse Bros. Co., 1892-1903; 
Secretary, Treasurer and 
Director, Thomas Kane 
& Co., 1897-1903; Vice- 
President, Treasurer and 
Director, Manufacturers 
Stove Repair Co., 1898- 
1903. In 1903, severed 
his connection with his 
various Chicago interests, 
and became a member of 
the Advisory Committee, 
United States Steel Cor- 
poration in New York City. 

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engin- 
eers, American Academy of Political and Social Science, 
National Geographic Society, Illinois Society of N. Y. 

Member of University and Railroad Clubs of New 
York; St. Andrews Golf Club; Chicago University 
Club, Chicago Athletic Club, Chicago Yacht Club, 
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. 

Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. 
Home address: Riverdale-on-Hudson, New York. 

63 




Hiram Sanborn Chamberlain 



PRESIDENT, 
ROANE IRON COMPANY 



Born in Franklin, Portage Co., Ohio, August 6, 1835, 
son of Leander and Susannah (Willey) Chamberlain. 
Educated in Hiram College, Hiram, 0., 1858-61. M. A., 
1898 (Hiram Coll.) ; LL.D., 1910 (Univ. of Chattanooga). 
Served in the Civil War, 1861-1865, and was mustered 
out as Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. In 1869, 
he organized the Knoxville Iron Co., and in 1868, with 

Gen. John T. Wilder, or- 
ganized the Roane Iron 
Co., of which he has been 
President for the last 
thirty-one years. In 1882, 
with Edward Doud, or- 
ganized the Citico Fur- 
nace Co., and was elected 
President, which position 
he still holds. Has been 
connected with several 
coal and iron mining 
companies in the South. 
For many years President of School Board, Chat- 
tanooga, Tenn.; now President of Board of Trustees, 
University of Chattanooga; for past twenty-two years 
President of the Associated Charities, Chattanooga; one 
of the founders and Trustees of Erlanger Hospital. 
Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers, 
National Association of Manufacturers, Grand Army of 
the Republic, Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion. 
Business address: Chattanooga, Tenn. 
Home address: 237E. Terrace St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 




64 



Alvah Stone Chisholm 

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY 

Born in Chicago, 111., November 13, 1871, son of Will- 
iam and Mary H. (Stone) Chisholm. Educated in the 
public schools of Cleveland, Ohio, and graduate of Yale, 
A. B., 1893. 

In 1894, entered the employ of the Cleveland Rolling 
Mill Co., and was promoted through various grades in 
this company, and after its absorption by the American 
Steel and Wire Co., in 
the latter company to his 
present position of As- 
sistant to the President. 
Also Director of Bank of 
Commerce, Citizens Sav- 
ings & Trust Co., Standard 
Sewing Machine Co., 
Kelley Island Lime & 
Transport Co., American 
Multigraph Co . , Cleve- 
land and Buffalo Transit 
Co., Cleveland Builders' 
Supply Co., American Mining Co. Vice-President and 
Director, Newburgh & South Shore R. R. Co., and Penn- 
sylvania & Lake Erie Dock Co. 

Member of Union, Tavern, Roadside, Athletic and 
Country Clubs of Cleveland, Ohio. Trustee of the Uni- 
versity School, the Young Women's Christian Associa- 
tion and the Babies' Dispensary and Hospital, Cleve- 
land. 

Business address : Cleveland, 0. 

Home address: Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, 0. 




65 



Walter Hicks Clingerman 

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, 
H. C. FRICK COKE COMPANY 

Born in Altoona, Pa., December 2, 1868, son of John 
and Rebecca (Hicks) Clingerman. Educated in the 
public schools of Altoona, Pa. 

In June, 1885, entered the machine shops of the 
Pennsylvania Railroad Co., at Altoona, as an appren- 
tice; in December, 1889, was transferred to the office of 
the Superintendent of Motive Power as draftsman and 

in charge of construction 
work. In June, 1895, 
granted leave of absence 
in order to plan and super- 
intend the construction of 
Car Shops for the H. C. 
Frick Coke Co., and put 
car repairs on a piece 
work basis, returning to 
the railroad in January, 
1896. In September, 1897, 
appointed General Fore- 
man of the Everson Car 
Shops, H. C. Frick Coke Co. ; in April, 1898, was appointed 
Assistant General Superintendent of the H. C. Frick 
Coke Co., and in February, 1904, was appointed Gen- 
eral Superintendent of the company, which position he 
now holds. Director of the Madeira-Hill-Clark Coal 
Co. 

Director of the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. 
Business address: H. C. Frick Coke Co., Scottdale, 
Pa. 

Home address : Scottdale, Pa. 




66 



Charles Child Cluff 



MANAGER OF SALES, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY, ETC. 

Born in Boston, Mass., May 22, 1863, son of Matthew 
J. and Charlotte (Child) Cluff. Educated in public and 
private schools of Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Has been connected with the steel and wire business 
practically throughout his business career. For about 
twelve years, 1880 to 1892, was connected with the Iowa 
Barb Wire Co., of New York and Allentown, Pa. (now 
the Allentown Works of 
the American Steel and 
Wire Co.) and was pro- 
moted through various 
grades, during the last two 
years being Secretary of 
the company. In 1895, 
became General Eastern 
Agent of the Illinois Steel 
Co., and upon the for- 
mation of the United 
States Steel Corporation 
in 1901, became Assist- 
ant Manager of Sales in the New York District for 
both the Carnegie Steel Co. and the Illinois Steel Co., 
and later for the Tennessee Coal, Iron & R. R. Co. 
In September 1910, was promoted to the post of 
Manager of Sales. 

Member of Railroad Club, Lawyers' Club, Engin- 
eers' Club and Economic Club of New York City, and 
Long Island Automobile Club of Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. 

Home address: 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 




67 



Lucius Elisha Cochran 



PRESIDENT, 
YOUNGSTOWN IRON & STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Delaware Co., Ohio, June 12, 1842, son of 
Robert and Nancy (Hummason) Cochran. Educated 
in the public schools of Lawrence Co., Pa., and at Duff's 
College, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Moved to Youngstown, Ohio, in 1862, and entered 
the employ of Goble, McClelland & Co., and later the 
firm of Andrews & Hitchcock. Later became a member 

of the firm of Andrews 
Bros. & Co., and in 1883, 
was made President, 
Treasurer and General 
Manager of the Andrews 
Brothers Co. Organizer 
and director of Western 
Steel Co., St. Louis, Mo.; 
Ohio Steel Co., Youngs- 
town ; Youngstown Car 
Manufacturing Co., and 
Youngstown Bridge Co. 
Is President of Youngs- 
town Iron and Steel Co., Youngstown Pressed Steel Co., 
Mahoning Valley Water Co., Edwin Bell Co., G. M. 
McKelvey Co. ; Vice-President of Commercial National 
Bank; director of Standard Oil Cloth Co., Youngstown 
Wagon and Carriage Co., Tod House Co. 

Member, Golf, Youngstown, Elk Clubs, Youngstown; 
Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Union Club, Cleveland; 
Ohio Society, New York; thirty-second degree Mason. 
Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. 
Home address : Youngstown, Ohio. 

68 




Edgar Scudder Cook 



PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
WARWICK IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., August 28, 1851, son of Jesse 
M. and Sarah (Scudder) Cook. Educated in the public 
schools of Philadelphia, Pa., and graduate of the Phila- 
delphia Central High School, A. B., 1869 with first honors. 

In 1871, entered the blast furnace business as clerk 
at the Monocasy Blast Furnace, Berks County, Pa., 
owned and operated by Wright, Cook & Co., pig iron 
manufacturers. In 1873, 
was appointed Manager 
of these works. In No- 
vember, 1877, became 
Manager of the blast fur- 
nace of the Warwick Iron 
Co., Pottstown, Pa., and 
was elected President and 
General Manager of the 
company in February, 
1890. In June 1899, or- 
ganized the Warwick Iron 
and Steel Co., and has been 
President and General Manager of the company ever 
since. Mr. Cook was one of the pioneers in replacing 
"Rule of Thumb" management of blast furnaces by 
the application of "Scientific Methods". He built and 
operated at the Monocasy Furnace the first blast furn- 
ace chemical laboratory in the Schuylkill Valley. 

Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers 
and American Society for Testing Materials. 

Business address: Pottstown, Pa. 

Home address: Pottstown, Pa. 




69 



Daniel Coolidge 



PRESIDENT, 
THE LORAIN STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Boston, Mass., December 8, 1851, son of 
Thatcher and Martha T. (Anderton) Coolidge. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Boston, Mass. ; graduate of 
Boston English High School, 1868. 

Was Civil Engineer in Boston from 1868 to 1882. 
Was Superintendent of South Boston Street Railway 
Company from 1882 to 1887. Came to the Johnson 

Company, Johnstown, Pa. 
in December, 1887, after 
the consolidation of all 
the Boston Railways into 
the West End Railway 
Company. Was elected 
Vice-President and Di- 
rector of The Lorain Steel 
Company, (formerly The 
Johnson Company) in 1889 
and was elected President 
in 1899. Is also President 
and Director of the Johns- 
town and Stony Creek Railroad Company. 

Member of the Engineers' Club, New York; Duquesne 
Club, Pittsburgh, and Art Club, Philadelphia. 




Business address: Johnstown, Pa. 
Home address: 2nd Ave. and Erie St., Westmont, 
Johnstown, Pa. 



70 



William Ellis Corey 



DIRECTOR, 
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION 

Born in Pennsylvania in 1866, son of Alfred A. and 
Adaline (Fritzius) Corey. Educated in the public 
schools. 

Entered the chemical laboratory of the Edgar Thom- 
son Works in 1882, at the age of sixteen. In 1887, he 
was appointed Superintendent of the Plate Mill at the 
Edgar Thomson Works of Carnegie Brothers & Co. 
Was subsequently promo- 
ted through various grades 
and for many years fol- 
lowed Mr. Charles M. 
Schwab in line of promo- 
tion. He succeeded Mr. 
Schwab as President of 
the Carnegie Steel Com- 
pany and in 1903, as Presi- 
dent and Director of the 
United States Steel Cor- 
poration . Resigned a s 
President of the corpora- 
tion early in 1911, but remains as a Director. 

Director of Carnegie Steel Co., Federal Steel Co., 
Illinois Steel Co., American Steel & Wire Co., National 
Tube Co., Shelby Steel Tube Co., U. S. Steel Products Co., 
Duluth & Iron Range R. R.Co.,E. J. & E. R. R. Co., etc. 

Inventor of the Carnegie reforged armor plate. 

Member of the American Institute of Mining Engi- 
neers. Member of the Metropolitan Club and Ardsley 
Club, New York. 

Business address: 111 Broadway, New York. 

71 




Harry Coulby 



PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
PITTSBURGH STEAMSHIP COMPANY 

Born in England, January 1, 1865, son of Thomas and 
Jane (Bugge) Coulby. Educated in the public schools 
in England. 

In 1883, came to America and obtained employment 
in the general offices of the Lake Shore & Michigan 
Southern Railroad at Cleveland, Ohio, where he stayed 
only a short time, having an offer from the late Colonel 

John Hay to act as his 
private secretary during 
the time he was finishing 
his "Life of Lincoln." In 
1886, he. became connected 
with the firm of Pickands, 
Mather and Company, 
and remained with the 
company for eighteen 
years, 1886-1904. Began 
in a subordinate position 
and was promoted through 
various grades until, in 
1900, he was admitted to partnership. In 1904, he dis- 
continued active work with Pickands, Mather & Co. 
and accepted the position of President of the Pittsburgh 
Steamship Company, a subsidiary company of the 
United States Steel Corporation. 

Member of the Union Club, Tavern Club and Coun- 
try Club, Cleveland; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Chi- 
cago Club, Chicago, and Kitchigammi Club, Duluth. 
Business address: Rockefeller Bldg., Cleveland, O. 
Home address: Wickliffe, Lake County, O. 

72 




George Gordon Crawford 



PRESIDENT, 
TENNESSEE COAL, IRON AND RAILROAD COMPANY 

Born in Madison, Georgia, August 24, 1869, son of 
Dr. George Gilmore and Margaret Reed (Howard) 
Crawford. Graduate of Georgia School of Technology, 
B.S., 1890; at University of Tubingen, 1891-92., Post 
Graduate Course in Chemistry. 

In 1892, employed as draftsman with the Sloss Iron 
and Steel Company, Birmingham, Ala. In 1893, became 
Chemist at the Edgar 
Thomson Works, Carnegie 
Steel Company, Braddock, 
Pa.; was subsequently 
Assistant Superintendent 
of Blast Furnaces, Edgar 
Thomson Works . In 1 8 9 7 , 
was appointed Superin- 
tendent of Blast Furnaces 
and SteelWorks, McKees- 
port, Pa. In 1899, made 
Superintendent of Blast 
Furnaces at the Edgar 
Thomson Works, Carnegie Steel Company. In 1901, 
became Manager of the tube works and plants of the 
National Tube Company, McKeesport, Pa. Since 1907, 
President of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. 

Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers; 

Southern, Country, and Athletic Clubs, Birmingham, Ala. ; 

Pittsburgh, Duquesne, University, and Pittsburgh Golf 

Clubs, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Engineers Club, New York; etc. 

Business address: Birmingham, Ala. 

Home address: Birmingham, Ala. 

73 




William D. Crawford 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
LA BELLE IRON WORKS 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 1, 1860, son of Albert 
and Mary (La Fevre) Crawford. Educated in the public 
schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Entered the employ of the Shoenberger Steel Co., in 
1880, and was connected with this company for nineteen 
years, 1880 to 1899, during which time he served in var- 
ious capacities, being promoted finally to the position of 

General Manager of the 
company. In 1900, left 
the Shoenberger Steel 
Company and from 1900 
to 1903, was General 
Manager of the Tide- 
water Steel Co., Chester, 
Pa., manufacturers of pig 
iron and open hearth steel 
boiler, ship and tank plates 
and skelp. In 1904, be- 
came associated with the 
La Belle Iron Works as 
Vice-President and General Manager of that company 
which position he now holds. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Union Club, Americus 
Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh; 
Fort Henry Club, Wheeling, West Virginia. Member 
of Philadelphia Athletic Association, Philadelphia; and 
of all the Masonic bodies. 




Business address: Steubenville, O. 

Home address: 341 So. Fourth St., Steubenville, O. 

74 



Otis H. Cutler 



PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN BRAKE SHOE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY 

Born in New York City, May 15, 1866, son of Captain 
Otis N. and Mary C. F. (Tibbetts) Cutler. Educated 
in the public schools of Suffern, Rockland Co., N. Y., 
and at Rockland College. 

On his father's death in 1883, removed to Washing- 
ton, D. C, and became private secretary to Senator 
Frye, of Maine and later clerk of the Commerce Com- 
mittee, United States Sen- 
ate. In 1892, returned to 
Suffern, N. Y., and was 
elected for three succes- 
sive terms a member of 
the New York Legisla- 
ture. Declined renomina- 
tion to accept position 
with the Ramapo Iron 
Works, Hillburn, N. Y. 
Subsequently organized 
the Ramapo Foundry Co., 
of Mahwah, N. J., which 
was soon after merged in the American Brake Shoe & 
Foundry Co. Mr. Cutler became President of the latter 
company in 1903. President of American Malleable 
Co., Whritner Lumber Co.; Chairman, Executive Com- 
mittee, Hale & Kilburn Co. ; Director of Railway Steel 
Spring Co., Baldwin Locomotive Co., and other companies. 

Member of Union League, Engineers, Republican 
and Railroad Clubs, New York, and several country clubs. 

Business address: 30 Church St., New York. 

Home address: Suffern, N. Y. 




75 



Fred Harris Daniels 



DIRECTOR AND CHIEF ENGINEER, 
AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY 

Born in Hanover Center, New Hampshire, June 16, 
1853, son of William Pomeroy and H. Ann (Stark) 
Daniels. Educated in public schools, Worcester, Mass. ; 
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, B. S. 1873, and La- 
fayette College, Easton, Pa. 

In 1873, entered employ of Washburn and Moen 
Manufacturing Co., Worcester, Mass.; in 1880, became 

Superintendent of Con- 
struction, in 1887, Assist- 
ant General Superintend- 
ent and in 1888, General 
Superintendent of the 
Washburn and Moen 
properties; in 1899, when 
these properties were ac- 
quired by the American 
Steel and Wire Co., be- 
came Chief Engineer and 
Director. Member of 
Board of Engineers of 
U. S. Steel Corpn., etc. Has taken out 151 patents, the 
most important on wire rods and wire ; built first mul- 
tiple continuous rod mill; in 1900, received a Gold 
Medal, Paris Exposition; in 1910, received a Decoration 
from King Gustaf V. of Sweden. 

Member, Amer. Soc. Mech. Engineers; Amer. Ins. 
Min. Engineers; Amer. Soc. Testing Materials and Iron 
and Steel Institute of Great Britain. 

Business address: 94 Grove Street, Worcester, Mass. 
Home address: 214 Salisbury St., Worcester, Mass. 

76 




Stewart Archibald Davis 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN SHEET & TIN PLATE COMPANY 

Born in Blairsville, Indiana Co., Pa., July 21, 1867, son 
of Stewart and Amanda J. ( DeVinney ) Davis. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Blairsville, Pa. 

Began his business career as a clerk in the employ of 
the Pennsylvania Railroad, serving four years, 1884- 
1888; then entered the steel business as clerk in the 
Apollo Iron & Steel Co., Apollo, Pa., and continued with 
the company and its suc- 
cessors, the American 
Sheet Steel Co., and Amer- 
ican Sheet and Tin Plate 
Co., ever since. Was pro- 
moted through various 
grades at the Apollo works 
to the position of Mill 
Superintendent. At for- 
mation of American Sheet 
Steel Co., was made Dis- 
trict Manager. Since the 
consolidation of the Sheet 
and Tin Plate companies of the U. S. Steel Corpora- 
tion, has been successively Assistant to 1st Vice-Presi- 
dent, 2nd Vice-President and 1st Vice-President, which 
position he now holds. 

Member of Engineers' Society of Western Pennsyl- 
vania; American Institute of Mining Engineers; the 
American Electro-chemical Society. Member of Du- 
quesne Club, Pittsburgh. 

Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: Bellefield Dwellings, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

77 




Charles Deering 

CHAIRMAN, 
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY 

Born in Paris, Me., July 31, 1852, son of William and 
Abby (Barbour) Deering. Graduate of the United 
States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., Class of 1873. 
Remained in the U. S. Navy down to 1881, serving 
as midshipman, ensign and master. Resigned in 1881 
in order to engage in business with his father, William 
Deering, at first in the firm of William Deering & Co., 

and later under the name 
of the Deering Harvester 
Company. Was promi- 
nent in the management 
of the last named com- 
pany and at the forma- 
tion of the International 
Harvester Company in 
1902, was elected a Di- 
rector of the company. 
Now Chairman of the 
Board of Directors of the 
International Harvester 
Company and Director of the First National Bank of 
Chicago. 

Member of the Chicago Club, Chicago, and several 
clubs in New York City. 




111. 



Business address: 606 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 
Home address: 5 West 65th St., New York City. 



78 



James H. Dempsey 



ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 



Born in Shelby, Ohio, March 29, 1859, son of John 
and Martha C. (Davies) Dempsey. Graduate of Kenyon 
College, A. B., 1882. 

Engaged in the practice of law, first as member of the 
firm of Estep, Dickey & Squire, and since January, 1890, 
of the firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey. President 
and Director of the Factory Site Co., and the Mogul 
Mining Co. ; Vice-Pres- 
ident and Director, 
Toledo and South Eastern 
Railway Co. ; Director of 
the Grasselli Chemical 
Co., the Glidden Varnish 
Co., the Webb C. Ball 
Watch Co., the Kelley 
Island Cable Co., and 
the Ohio and Western 
Lime Co. 

Member of Union, 
University, Tavern, 
Country, Chagrin Valley Hunt, and Cleveland Yacht 
Clubs of Cleveland, Ohio; University Club of New York. 
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Trustee of Kenyon 
College, Gambier, Ohio; University School, Cleveland; 
East End School, Cleveland; Lake View Cemetery Asso- 
ciation, Cleveland. 




Business address : 808 Perry-Payne Bldg. , Cleveland, O. 
Home address: 1858 East 65th Street, Cleveland, O. 
In Summer: Lake Shore Boulevard, Bratenahl, 0. 

79 



Thomas Devlin 



PRESIDENT, 
THOMAS DEVLIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY 

Born in Ballyneal, County Deny, Ireland, March 30, 
1838, son of William and Mary (Sherry) Devlin. Edu- 
cated in Ireland and at public and private night schools 
in Philadelphia, Pa. 

Began as office boy with Thomas R. Wood & Co., 
Malleable IronWorks, Philadelphia, August 4, 1854. Con- 
tinued with this firm and its successor, in various capaci- 
ties. On January 1, 1866, 
with two other employes, 
was given an interest in 
the business and in 1871, 
these three purchased the 
business and continued 
under name of Carr, 
Crawley & Devlin. In 
1880, withdrew from this 
firm and with Louis J. 
McGrath, built new plant 
and organized the Thomas 
Devlin Mfg. Co. Also 
President, National Specialty Manufacturing Co.; 
Director, Peoples' National Fire Ins. Co., Bank of Com- 
merce; Beneficial Savings Fund. 

President, Philadelphia Foundrymen's Assn; Mem- 
ber, National Assn. of Foundrymen, National Assn. of 
Manufacturers, Amer. Foundrymen's Assn., Hardware 
Merchant's & Manufacturer's Assn. Director, Chamber 
of Commerce and Manufacturers' Club, Philadelphia. 
Business address: Philadelphia, Pa. 
Home address: 1615 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 




80 



William Brown Dickson 



CAPITALIST 



Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., November 6, 1865, son of 
John and Mary A. (McConnel) Dickson. Educated in 
the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Commenced work at an early age and, in 1881, se- 
cured employment at the Homestead Steel Works which 
had just been built and placed in operation. After sev- 
eral years passed at manual labor in the mills, was trans- 
ferred to the office, acting 
at first in a clerical capac- 
ity and subsequently re- 
ceiving rapid promotion 
through various grades 
up to that of Assistant to 
President, and Managing 
Director of the Carnegie 
Steel Co. Became a 

Junior Partner in the Car- 
negie Steel Co., Limited, 
in 1899. On the forma- 
tion of the United States 
Steel Corporation in 1901, accompanied Mr. C. M. 
Schwab to New York as Assistant to the President of the 
United States Steel Corporation and later was elected a 
Vice-President of the Corporation, which position he 
held until May 1, 1911, when he resigned in order to 
retire from active business. 




Home address: Llewellyn Road, Montclair, N. J. 



81 



Alva Clymer Dinkey 



PRESIDENT, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Weatherly, Pa., February 20, 1866, son of 
Reuben and Mary Elizabeth (Hamm) Dinkey. Edu- 
cated in public schools of Weatherly and Braddock, Pa. 
Entered the Carnegie service as water boy at Edgar 
Thomson Steel Works, May 21, 1879; employed as 
telegraph operator, Edgar Thomson Steel Works, 1885; 
machinist at Pittsburgh Locomotive Works, Allegheny, 

1885-1888; expert ma- 
chinist for McTighe Elec- 
tric Co., Pittsburgh, 1889; 
Secretary to Superintend- 
ent, Homestead Steel 
Works, Carnegie Steel Co. 
1889-1893; Electrician, 
Homestead Steel Works, 
1893-1898; Superintend- 
ent of Electric Light & 
Power Plant, 1898-99; As- 
sistant to General Super- 
intendent, 1899-1901 ; 
General Superintendent, 1901-1903. On August 1, 
1903, was elected President of the Carnegie Steel Co. 

Member, Amer. Soc. Elec. Engineers, Amer. Soc. 
Mechanical Engineers, Amer. Inst, of Mining Engineers, 
Engineers' Society of Western, Pa. Member of Engin- 
eers' Club, New York; The Pilgrims; Duquesne, Country 
and Union Clubs, Pittsburgh. Trustee of Carnegie 
Institute and Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. 

Business address: Carnegie Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Home address : 5044 Ellsworth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 




82 



Philip Sidney Dyer 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, 
AMERICAN HORSE SHOE COMPANY 

Born in Calais, Me., January 14, 1857, son of George 
W. and Mary E. (Kelley) Dyer. Educated in the public 
schools of Calais, Me., and Washington, D. C. 

In 1879, was with Thomas A. Edison as an assistant 
in his laboratory at Menlo Park, New Jersey, and gave 
his attention to the early development of the Edison 
electric lamp. In 1882, assisted in the establishment of 
the lamp works at Harrison, 
New Jersey, where he re- 
mained for several years. 
He then went to Europe as 
the representative of all the 
Edison manufacturing com- 
panies and remained there 
until 1892, when he return- 
ed to this country and with 
other gentlemen, organized 
the American Horse Shoe 
Company in 1895 and has 
been identified with the 
company ever since. Also a Director of the Sweets 
Steel Company, Williamsport, Pa.; Canadian Shovel 
and Tool Company, Hamilton, Ontario and the Chip- 
man- Holt on Knitting Company, Hamilton, Ontario. 

Member of the Engineers' Club, New York Athletic 
Club and Railroad Club, New York; Pomfret Club, 
Easton, Pa. 




Business address: Phillipsburg, N. J. 
Home address: Mt. Arlington, N. J. 



S3 



Howard Nicholas Eavenson 



CHIEF ENGINEER, 
UNITED STATES COAL AND COKE COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 15, 1873, son of Alben 
T. and Susan (Bean) Eavenson. Educated in public 
and private schools of Philadelphia, Pa.; graduate, 
Swarthmore College, B. S., 1892; C. E., 1897. 

From 1892 to 1894, draftsman and transit man for 
Va. & Tenn. Coal and Iron Co., Wise Co., Va. . In 1894- 
97, connected with New York Ship Canal and U. S. Lake 

Survey. From 1897 to 
1900, Draftsman and Di- 
vision Engineer, H. C. 
Frick Coke Co. ; February 
to June, 1900, Division 
Engineer, Pittsburgh Coal 
Co.; 1900-1902, Chief En- 
gineer, Continental Coke 
Works, Uniontown, Pa. 
In 1902, Assistant Chief 
Engineer, H. C. Frick 
Coke Co.; October, 1902, 
to present time, Chief 
Engineer, United States Coal and Coke Co. Director, 
Pennsylvania Coal & Mining Co., Central Pocahontas 
Coal Co., Anawalt Supply Co., Crystal Block Coal and 
Coke Co., and Gary National Bank. 

Member, Amer. Soc. Civil Engineers; Amer. Inst. 
Mining Engineers ; Appalachian Engineering Society ; 
Coal Mining Institute of America; American Academy 
of Political and Social Science; Delta Upsilon. 

Business address: Gary, McDowell Co., West Va. 
Home address: Gary, McDowell Co., West Va. 




84 



Richard Hathaway Edmonds 



FOUNDER AND EDITOR, 
THE MANUFACTURERS RECORD 

Born in Norfolk, Va., October 11, 1857, son of Rev. 
Richard Henry and Mary E. Edmonds. Educated in 
the public schools of Baltimore, Md. 

In 1876, entered the service of the Journal of Com- 
merce, Baltimore, and in 1882, established the Manu- 
facturers Record, of which he has since been editor. 
Has published numerous pamphlets and addresses bear- 
ing on Southern condi- 
tions . The Manufacturers 
Record devotes its col- 
umns to Southern upbuild- 
ing, mining, lumbering, 
railroads, commerce and 
manufacturing, it also 
circulates many pamph- 
lets and booklets relating 
to Southern progress and 
acts as a Bureau of Infor- 
mation on all questions 
relating to the growth of 
industry and commerce in the South. Mr. Edmonds 
was for some years member of the Executive Committee 
of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Co., and 
the International Trust Co., of Baltimore. Now Direc- 
tor of Baltimore Trust Co. 

Member of American Association for the Advance- 
ment of Science; American Academy of Political and 
Social Science and Southern Society of New York City. 

Business address: Baltimore, Md. 

Home address: 323 Roland Ave., Baltimore, Md. 




85 



Joseph Sketchley Elverson 



TREASURER, 
LEHIGH CAR, WHEEL AND AXLE WORKS 

Born in Camden, N. J., January 9, 1866, son of Joseph 
and Matilda (Morgan) Elverson. Educated in the 
public schools of Camden, N. J.; preparatory schools, 
Philadelphia, Pa.; and graduate of the University of 
Pennsylvania, of B. S., 1887 and E. M., 1888. 

Since 1890, connected with the iron and steel indus- 
try in the Lehigh Valley 
District of Eastern Penn- 
sylvania. From 1890 to 
1893, was Mining Engineer 
for the Crane Iron Works, 
Catasanqua, Pa. and dur- 
ing the period 1899-1900, 
was Division Superinten- 
dent of the Empire Steel 
& Iron Company at Ox- 
ford, and opened up their 
mine workings in that 
district. Later became 
connected with the Lehigh Car, Wheel & Axle Works. 
Now Treasurer and Director of the Lehigh Car, Wheel 
and Axle Works; Director of the Lehigh Foundry Com- 
pany, the Empire Steel and Iron Company, and the 
Allentown Portland Cement Company. 

Member of the University Club of Philadelphia, Pa. ; 
the Engineers Club of New York City, and the Cata- 
sauqua Club of Catasauqua, Pa. Member of the Psi 
Upsilon Fraternity (University of Pennsylvania) . 
Business address: Catasauqua, Pa. 
Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 

86 




Mason Evans 

TREASURER, 
YOUNGSTOWN IRON & STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., November 27, 1849, son of 
Owen and Sarah Mason (Roe) Evans. Educated in 
private schools of Philadelphia, graduate of Law Depart- 
ment, University of Pennsylvania, 1869. 

Practiced law until compelled to give up practice on 
account of failing health. Took up railroad engineering. 
In 1883, was elected Cashier of Commercial National 
Bank (Youngstown) and 
in 1894, became interested 
in the Youngstown Iron 
and Steel Roofing Co., 
(now Youngstown Iron 
and Steel Co.) and has 
been its Treasurer since 
organization. Now Presi- 
dent, Commercial Nation- 
al Bank, (Youngstown) , 
President of Youngstown 
Clearing House, Treas- 
urer of The Edwin Bell 
Co., and also of the Mahoning Valley Water Company. 

Member, American Academy of Political and Social 
Science. Member of Youngstown, Raven, Elks and 
Automobile Clubs, Youngstown; Union Club, Cleveland; 
and Mahoning Golf Club. Masonic Fraternity and 
Elks. Member of Board of Education, Youngstown, (23 
years). Director of Visiting Nurse Association, Trustee 
of Library Association. 

Business address: 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown, O. 

Home address: 215 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, O. 




87 



B. F. Fackenthal, Jr, 



PKESIDENT, 
THOMAS IRON COMPANY 

Born in Doylestown, Pa., June 2, 1851, son of B. F. 
and Catherine (Dennis) Fackenthal. Educated in the 
public schools of Durham, Bucks Co., Pa. Special 
student in metallurgy and chemistry, Lafayette College, 
1874-75. Degree A. M. 1897; Sc. D., 1911, (Lafayette). 
Was Superintendent, Durham Iron Works, Riegels- 
ville, Pa., owned by Cooper Hewitt & Co., and later Gen- 
eral Manager of all other 
blast furnaces and mines 
of the same company. 
Since 1893, President and 
General Manager of the 
Thomas Iron Co., the 
Ironton R. R. Co., and 
Vice - President , E a s t o n 
Trust Co. Is also a Di- 
rector of several other 
Companies. As an expert, 
made a report on Consoli- 
dated Lake Superior Co; 
on iron ore properties in Cuba and elsewhere ; and on 
the International Harvester Co. 

Member, American Inst, of Mining Engineers, The 
Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain), Amer. Society 
for Testing Materials; Trustee, Franklin and Marshall 
College, Lancaster, Pa., and Riegelsville Academy. Has 
endowed the B. F. Fackenthal, Jr. Professorship of 
Natural Science in Franklin and Marshall College. 
Business address: Easton, Pa. 
Home address : Riegelsville, Pa. 

88 




William Elliston Farrell 

VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
THE TREADWELL ENGINEERING COMPANY 

Born in Nashville, Tenn., February 7, 1870, son of 
Norman and Josephine (Elliston) Farrell. Educated in 
public schools of Nashville, Tenn.; Webbs Preparatory 
School, Culleoka, Tenn. ; and graduate of Vanderbilt 
University, Nashville, Tenn., M. E. 1891. 

In January, 1892, entered the employ of the North 
Branch Steel Co., Danville, Pa., and was successively 
chemist, shipping clerk, 
draftsman and master 
mechanic; 1896-1900, with 
the Philadelphia Roll and 
Machine Co., as time- 
keeper, Superintendent, 
and General Manager; 
1900-1905, General Mana- 
ger of Birdsboro Steel 
Foundry and Machine 
Co. Since 1905, Vice- 
President of M. H. Tread- 
well & Co.; since 1907, 
Vice-President, Lebanon Steel Casting Co.; since 1908, 
President of Stoever Foundry & Mfg. Co. These com- 
panies will be consolidated in 1911 under title of "The 
Treadwell Engineering Co." 

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 
Member, University Club, Philadelphia; Pomfret Club, 
Easton, Pa. ; Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Vice-Presi- 
dent, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa. 

Business address: Easton, Pa. 

Home address: Easton. Pa. 




89 



Alvin Irwin Findley 



EDITOR, 
THE IRON AGE 



Born in Monmouth, 111., June 29, 1859, son of Samuel 
and Mary (Hardie) Findley. Educated at Buchtel 
College, Akron, Ohio, and at University of Wooster, 
Wooster, Ohio. Received the degrees of B. A., 1881, 
and A. M., 1886 (Wooster). 

From 1881 to 1892, engaged in newspaper work at 
Akron and Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, 111.; and Philadel- 
phia, Pa. In 1892, be- 
came connected with the 
Iron Trade Review at 
Cleveland, Ohio, as Ed- 
itor and as Vice-President 
of the Iron Trade Review 
Company. This company 
was merged in 1901 in the 
Iron and Steel Press Com- 
pany (publishers of the 
Iron Trade Review and 
The Foundry) of which 
he was Secretary. In 1905, 
became Associate Editor of the Iron Age. At present 
Editor of the Iron Age and Director of the David Wil- 
liams Company, publishers of the Iron Age, Iron Age- 
Hardware, the Metal Worker and Building Age. 

Member of Engineers' Club, New York; American 
Society for Testing Materials, Lake Superior Mining 
Institute, and American Foundrymen's Association. 




Business address: 239 W. 39th St., New York City. 
Home address: 202 W. 103rd St., New York City. 

90 



Frederick F. Fitzpatrick 

PRESIDENT, 
RAILWAY STEEL SPRING COMPANY 

Born near Peterboro, Province of Ontario, Canada, 
June 9, 1866, son of John and Elizabeth (Carlow) Fitz- 
patrick. Educated in the parochial schools of Chilli- 
cothe, Mo. 

At age of fifteen, entered employ of Western Union 
Telegraph Co., as operator at Kansas City, and later 
as telegraph operator and. train dispatcher on sev- 
eral railroads. In 1886, 
entered the executive de- 
partment of the Missouri 
Pacific R. R. In 1898, be- 
came the St. Louis repre- 
sentative of the Charles 
Scott Spring Co., which 
was merged in 1902, in the 
Railway Steel Spring Co. 
In 1905, was transferred 
to New York as General 
Sales Agent and later in 
the same year, made Vice- 
President. On November 1, 1910, was elected Presi- 
dent of the company. Also a Director and member 
of Executive Committee of Railway Steel Spring Co.; 
Director, U. S. & Mexican Trust Co., U. S. Life Ins. 
Co., Larchmont National Bank, and Carbon Steel Co. 

Member of Railroad, Catholic and New York 
Athletic Clubs, New York; Larchmont Yacht Club; 
Apawamis, Wykagyl and Larchmont Golf Clubs. 

Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. 

Home address: Larchmont, New York. 




91 



Henry Stuart Fleming 



CONSULTING ENGINEER 



Born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1863, son of Joseph and 
Emma (Scherzer) Fleming. Graduate of University of 
Pennsylvania, degree of Metallurgical Engineer, 1883. 

Opened engineering office and chemical laboratory 
in Chattanooga, Tenn., in 1884. From 1885 to 1887, 
Asst. Superintendent and Chemist, Dayton Coal & Iron 
Co., Dayton, Tenn. In 1887, Superintendent, Furnace 

and Ore Mines, North- 
western Iron Co., May- 
ville, Wis. In 1888, Gen- 
eral Superintendent, Cam- 
eron Coal & Iron Co., Em- 
porium, Pa. In 1890, 
opened engineering office 
in New York City, acting 
also until 1892, as Man- 
aging Editor of the En- 
gineering and Mining 
Journal. Officer and Di- 
rector of several industrial 
companies. Secretary and Treasurer of Bituminous 
Coal Trade Association. 

Member, Amer. Soc. Mechanical Engineers, Amer. 
Inst. Mining Engineers, Amer. Soc. Testing Materials, 
Inter. Assn. Testing Materials, North of England Inst. 
Mining and Mechanical Engineers. Member, Metro- 
politan, New York Yacht, Players' Clubs, New York; 
Exchange Club, Boston; Larchmont Yacht Club. 
Business address: 1 Broadway, New York City. 
Home address : 23 East 77th Street, New York City. 



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William Uhler Follansbee 



SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
FOLLANSBEE BROTHERS COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., December 23, 1859, son of 
Gilbert and Maria Jackson (Haynes) Follansbee. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Began as clerk and bookkeeper for Wm. H. Irwin, 
proprietor of the Rosedale Foundry, Pittsburgh. Dur- 
ing 1879-1884, was clerk, salesman and buyer for Park, 
Scott & Co., Pittsburgh, manufacturers of sheet and bar 
copper and dealers in tin 
plate, sheets, etc. From 
1884-1894, held the same 
positions and became a 
partner in James B . Scott 
& Co., successors to the 
above firm. In 1892, this 
firm began the manufac- 
ture of roofing tin plate. 
In 1894, with B. G. Fol- 
lansbee, organized the 
Follansbee Brothers Com- 
pany and has been Secre- 
tary-Treasurer and Director of this company since its 
organization. In 1904, this company put in operation 
sheet and tin plate mills at Follansbee, W. Va., and in 
1906 added an open hearth steel plant. 

Member of Duquesne Club and Bellevue Country 
Club, Pittsburgh. Trustee and Chairman of Finance 
Committee, Presbytery of Pittsburgh. 




Business address : Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 3712 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

93 



Arthur Anderson Fowler 



PARTNER, 
ROGERS, BROWN & COMPANY 

Born in New York City, March 1, 1878, son of Anderson 
and Emily (Arthur) Fowler. Studied four years at the 
Halsey School, New York City, and graduate of Colum- 
bia University, with the degree of A. B., in 1899. 

After graduation, was associated with Fowler Broth- 
ers, Limited, and later in partnership with Anderson 
Fowler, his father, in the export grain business and in 

private banking business 
until 1905. At that time, 
he entered the firm of 
Rogers, Brown & Com- 
pany, and is now the New 
York member of the firm. 
Also Director of the Em- 
pire Steel & Iron Com- 
pany, the Austin Coal & 
Coke Company, the Ala- 
bama & Georgia Iron 
Company, the Red Rock 
Fuel Company, Northern 
Insurance Company and Caldwell Land & Lumber Com- 
pany. 

Member of University Club, New York, Seawanhaka- 
Corinthian Yacht Club, Columbia University Club and 
Psi Upsilon Fraternity; the Somerset Hills Country 
Club, Essex Polo Club and African Big Game Club. 
Member of Squadron A, New York National Guard. 




Business address: 30 Church St., New York City. 
Home address: 60 East 68th St., New York City. 

94 



Lewis Witherbee Francis 

SECRETARY, 
WITHERBEE, SHERMAN & COMPANY 

Born in Port Henry, N. Y., July 21, 1865, son of Lewis 
and Elizabeth V. (Witherbee) Francis. Educated at 
Berkeley School, New York City and graduate of Wil- 
liams College, A. B., 1888. 

Upon graduation, began work with the firm of 
Witherbee, Sherman & Co., miners of iron ore near Port 
Henry, N. Y. Later was admitted to partnership and 
was in charge of the sales 
department. In 1900, 
when the firm was incor- 
porated, became Secretary 
and Assistant Treasurer 
and also continued to be 
in charge of sales as be- 
fore. Also Director of the 
Cheever Iron Ore Co. ; 
Second Vice-President and 
Director, Lake Cham- 
plain & Moriah R. R. Co. ; 
Secretary, Treasurer and 
Director, Cubitas Iron Ore Co.; Secretary, Treasurer 
and Director, Witherbee Real Estate and Imp. Company. 

Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers; 
Director of Witherbee Memorial Association, Mineville, 
N. Y.; School Trustee, Pelham, N. Y. Member, Uni- 
versity Club and City Lunch Club, New York; Hamil- 
ton Club, Brooklyn; Pelham Country Club; Alpha Delta 
Phi Fraternity. 

Business address: 2 Rector St., New York City. 

Home address: Pelham Manor, N. Y. 




95 



Joseph Henry Frantz 

VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
THE COLUMBUS IRON & STEEL COMPANY 



24, 1864, son of 
Educated in the 



Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 
John H. and Eliza (Myer) Frantz. 
public schools of Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Has been employed in various branches of the iron 
and steel industry for the last twenty-six years, having 
served in many capacities. Was connected successively 
with The Cincinnati Corrugating Company, the Piqua 

Rolling Mill Company, 
the American Sheet Steel 
Company, and the Co- 
lumbus Iron and Steel 
Company, of which he is 
now Vice-President and 
G eneral Manager ; also 
President, North Ameri- 
can Steamship Company, 
and The Fort Henry 
Mining Company ; Vice- 
President of the Castile 
Mining Company, The 
Reserve Mining Company, and the Consumers' Ore 
Company. 

Director, Chamber of Commerce, Columbus. Mem- 
ber of American Institute of Mining Engineers. Mem- 
ber of Columbus Club, Columbus; Union Club, Cleve- 
land; and Ohio Society of New York. 

Business address: Columbus, Ohio. 

Home address: 897 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, O. 




96 



Frederick Frazer 



PRESIDENT, 
FRAZER AND JONES COMPANY 

Born in Syracuse, N. Y., April 5, 1855, son of Kasson 
and Julia A. (Richardson) Frazer. Educated at Mount 
Pleasant Military Academy, Ossining, N. Y. ; Syracuse 
Public Schools; St. Johns Military School, Manlius, 
N. Y., and by private tutor in Leipsic, Germany. 

Entered the employ of Frazer and Burns, in 1874, 
and in 1876 became partner, succeeding his father who 
died in 1875. Has contin- 
ued with the same com- 
pany under different firm 
names of Frazer and Burns , 
Frazer, Burns and Jones, 
and has been President 
of this company, now 
the Frazer and Jones Co., 
since 1906. President and 
General Manager of. the 
Syracuse Steel Foundry 
Co., organized in 1887, 
sold to the American Steel 
Casting Co., in 1894. Vice-President of the last named 
company in 1895, but sold his holdings in the company 
in 1896. Also an officer and Director of the U. S. Hame 
Co., of Buffalo, N. Y., since its organization in 1896, and 
now President of that Company; also a Director of 
Merchants National Bank of Syracuse, N. Y. 

Member of Citizens Club, Century Club and Onon- 
daga Golf and Country Club, of Syracuse, N. Y. 

Business address : 351 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, N. Y. 

Home address: 603 James St., Syracuse, N. Y. 

97 




James Wheeler Fuller 



PRESIDENT, 
LEHIGH CAR, WHEEL AND AXLE WORKS 

Born in Catasauqua, Pa., April 2, 1873, son of James W. 
and Kate M. (Thomas) Fuller. Educated at Haverford 
Grammar School, Haverford, Pa., and Haverford College. 
Entered the service of the Lehigh Car, Wheel and 
Axle Works, serving his apprenticeship through the var- 
ious departments of the works. In 1896, became Gen- 
eral Manager of the company and served in this capacity 

until the death of his 
father in January, 1910, 
whom he succeeded as 
President. Also President 
of the Fuller Engineering 
Co., Vice-Pres. and Gen- 
eral Manager of the Al- 
lentown Portland Cement 
Co.; Director, Empire 
Steel and Iron Co., Rail- 
way Steel Spring Co.; the 
Lehigh Foundry Co., and 
several other companies. 
Member of the staff of Gov. Tener, of Pa. Member, 
Amer. Inst. Mining Engineers; Amer. Soc. Mechanical 
Engineers; Amer. Soc. for Testing Materials. 

Member of Engineers, Machinery and Canadian 
Camp Clubs, New York; Egypt Mills Club, Phila.; 
Livingston, Elks, Lehigh Country Clubs, Allentown, 
Pa.; Catasauqua Club; Bethlehem Club; Trustee of St. 
Luke's Hospital, So. Bethlehem, Pa. 
Business address: Catasauqua, Pa. 
Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 

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James Gayley 



METALLURGICAL ENGINEER 



Born at Lock Haven, Pa., October 11, 1855, son of 
Samuel A. and Agnes (Malcolm) Gayley. Educated 
at West Nottingham Academy, Md. and graduate 
Lafayette College, M. E., 1876; Honorary degree, Sc. D., 
University of Pennsylvania, 1906. 

Began as chemist for Crane Iron Co., Catasauqua, 
Pa., 1877-80. Superintendent, Missouri Furnace Co., 
St. Louis, and later Man- 
ager of Blast Furnaces, 
E. & G. Brooke Co., 
Birdsboro, Pa., 1880-85. 
In 1885, became Manager 
of Blast Furnaces, Edgar 
Thomson Works and 
was subsequently pro- 
moted to the position of 
Manager of the Edgar 
Thomson Works, and 
later Managing Director 
of the Carnegie Steel Co. 
In 1901, was made First Vice-President of the U. 
S. Steel Corpn., remaining until 1909. Inventor of 
furnace improvements; bronze cooling plates, stand 
for ladle in pouring Bessemer heats, and dry air blast. 

Member American Institute of Mining Engineers, 
(President, 1904-06); Iron and Steel Institute (Great 
Britain); Metropolitan, University, Engineers', Law- 
yers', Ardsley and Riding Clubs, New York. 

Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. 

Home address: 5 East 58th St., New York. 




99 



Frederick Charles Gedge 



MANAGER WIRE MILLS, CHICAGO DISTRICT, 
AMERICAN STEEL & WIRE COMPANY 

Born in Covington, Kentucky, March 27, 1856, son of 
William Henry and Mary Hannah (Kennedy) Gedge. 
Educated in public schools of Covington, Ky., Marion 
Co., 111., and Kenton Co., Ky. Graduate of Nelson 
Business College, Cincinnati, 0., 1875. 

Operated farm in Marion Co., 111., 1876-80; junior 
member, firm of Senour & Gedge, Manufacturers of To- 
bacco, Covington, Ky., 
1881-84; Vice-President, 
American Wire Nail Co., 
(Covington), 1885-90; 
plant removed to Ander- 
son, Ind., 1891, and pur- 
chased by American Steel 
& Wire Co., 1898; Super- 
intendent of Anderson 
plant, American Steel & 
Wire Co., 1898-99; As- 
sistant Manager, Chicago 
District, 1900, then Super- 
intendent of Waukegan Works until April 10, 1905, 
since which time he has been Manager of Wire Mills, 
Chicago District, American Steel & Wire Co. Also 
Vice-President and Director, Gedge Bros. Iron Roofing 
Co., Anderson, Ind. For four years, member City 
Council, Anderson, Ind. 

Member Hamilton Club, Chicago. 




Business address: Chicago, 111. 

Home address: 795 Sheridan Road, Waukegan, 111, 

100 



Theodore Arthur Gessler 



MANAGER OF SALES, 
AMERICAN SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY 

Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, May 23, 1873, son of Rev. 
Theodore A. K. (D.D.) and Annie (Sherborne) Gessler. 
Graduate of New York University, A. B., 1894; student 
in New York University Law School in 1894-95; stu- 
dent in Union Seminary, 1894-96; graduate student of 
Semitic languages in New York University and Colum- 
bia University, 1894-96. Received degree of M. A. from 
New York University in 
1896. Fellow in Semitic 
Languages and Literature, 
University of Chicago, 
1896-98. Received degree 
of B. D., University of 
Chicago in 1897. 

In January, 1899, en- 
tered the employ of the 
American Tin Plate Co., 
and has remained with 
the company and its suc- 
cessor, the American Sheet 
& Tin Plate Co., continuously since that time. Was 
promoted through various grades to the position of 
Manager of Sales. Also President of the Beach Haven 
Land Co. 

Member of the Railroad Club, New York. Member 
of the Pilgrim Society, Psi Upsilon Fraternity, Phi 
Delta Phi Fraternity. Trustee, West Side Church of 
Lake Hopatcong. 

Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. 

Home address: Bretton Hall, New York. 




101 



Alexander Glass 



PRESIDENT, 
WHITAKER-GLESSNER COMPANY 

Born in Wheeling, W. Va., July 24, 1859, son of Andrew 
and Harriet (Harris) Glass. Educated in the public 
schools of Wheeling, W. Va. 

First engaged in the iron and steel industry in 1873 
and during the period 1873 to 1890, was employed by 
several iron and steel companies. In 1890, with others, 
organized the Wheeling Corrugating Company. Was 

elected Secretary of the 
company at its organiza- 
tion and has filled that 
position ever since. In 
1908, he was elected Pres- 
ident of the Portsmouth 
Steel Company, having 
previously held the office 
of Vice-President of this 
company. In 1910, was 
elected President of the 
Whitaker-Glessner Com- 
pany of Wheeling, manu- 
facturers of steel and iron sheets. Also Vice-President 
of the Whitaker Iron Company and the Wheeling Can 
Company; Secretary and Director of the Wheeling Cor- 
rugating Company; and Director of the Riverside 
Bridge Company. 

Member of the Fort Henry Club, Wheeling, W. Va. 




Business address: Wheeling, W. Va. 
Home address: Kenwood PL, Edgewood, Wheeling, 
W. Va. 



102 



Eugene Gifford Grace 



DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Goshen, New Jersey, August 27, 1876, son of 
John W. and Rebecca (Morris) Grace. Educated in 
Pennington Seminary, and graduate Lehigh University, 
1899. Awarded prize in mathematics, Wilbur Scholar- 
ship prize, and finished course with first honors. 

June 29, 1899, entered the employ of the Bethlehem 
Steel Co., in the Electrical department; June 8, 1902, 
appointed Superintend- 
ent of Yards; February 
21, 1906, appointed Assist- 
ant to General Superin- 
tendent of the Company ; 
during part of 1905, was 
General Superintendent of 
the Juragua Iron Co. ; 
June 27, 1906, appointed 
General Superintendent of 
the Bethlehem Steel Co., 
and October 2 2, 19 08, 
elected Director and Gen- 
eral Manager of that Company, a position which he now 
occupies. Director of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation 
and several companies connected with Bethlehem Steel 
Co., Phila. Bethlehem & New England R. R. Co., 
Brown-Borhek Lumber Co., and South Side Banking Co. 

Member, Engineers and Railroad Clubs, and the 
Pennsylvania Society, New York. Tau Beta Phi Fra- 
ternity. 

Business address: South Bethlehem, Pa. 

Home address: Prospect Avenue, Bethlehem, Pa. 




103 



William Thompson Graham 

PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN CAN COMPANY 

Born in Lisbon, Ohio, November 13, 1850, son of John 
B. and Margaret (Graham) Graham. Educated in the 
public schools of Lisbon, Ohio. 

From 1868 to 1873, Accountant for firms in Bridge- 
port, Ohio, and Wheeling, W. Va. Appointed Teller of 
the National Bank of Bridgeport in 1873, and became 
Cashier in 1877. In 1883, became Secretary and Gen- 
eral Manager, Standard 
Iron Co. and later, Presi- 
dent. Was the first Presi- 
dent of the Aetna-Stand- 
ard Iron & Steel Co. On 
the organization of the 
American Tin Plate Co. 
in 1898, became Second 
Vice-President and later, 
First Vice-President and 
President. Was the first 
President of the American 
Sheet and Tin Plate Co., 
January, 1904. Resigned in August of that year, to 
become President of the American Can Co. President 
of Goldschmidt Detinning_Co.; Director of Inter Ocean 
Steel Co., Columbian Enameling & Stamping Co., Inter- 
national Nickel Co., and Chic, Rock Is. & Pac. Ry. Co. 
Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; New York 
Athletic, Greenwich Country, Apawamis, Lakewood 
Country and Indian Harbor Yacht Clubs. 

Business address: 447 W. 14th St., New York City. 
Home address: Greenwich, Conn. 




104 



Edward McKim Hagar 



PRESIDENT, 
UNIVERSAL PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY 

Born in Salem, Mass., June 21, 1873, son of John Mc- 
Kim and Mary (Tucker) Hagar. Graduate, Mass. Inst, 
of Technology, S.B., 1893; Cornell Univ., M.M.E., 1894. 

From 1895 to 1897, was Manager, Chicago office of 
South wark Foundry and Machinery Co., of Philadelphia, 
engine builders; 1897 to 1900, senior member of the firm 
of Edward M. Hagar & Co., engaged in engine and 
machinery business in 
Chicago; on Jan. 1, 1900, 
became Manager of Ce- 
ment Department, Illi- 
nois Steel Co.; on Oct. 1, 
1906, became President 
of the Universal Portland 
Cement Co., a subsidiary 
of the U. S. Steel Corpn. 

Member of Amer. Soc. 
Mechanical Eng.; Amer. 
Soc. Testing Materials; 
Amer. Soc. Civil Engi- 
neers; Western Soc. Engineers; Amer. Inst. Mining En- 
gineers; Illinois Soc. Engineers and Surveyors; Pres. 
and Chair. Ex. Com., Assn. of Amer. Port. Cement 
Mfrs. ; Pres. and Director, Cement Products Exhibition 
Co. Member of Engineers Club, N. Y.; Chicago Engi- 
neers, University, Union, Chicago, Onwentsia and Auto- 
mobile Clubs, Chicago; Duquesne and Country Clubs, 
Pittsburgh; Phi Kappa Psi and Theta Nu Epsilon. 

Business address: 72 West Adams St., Chicago, 111. 

Home address: 1210 Astor Street, Chicago, 111. 

105 




John Locke Haines 

ASSISTANT TO VICE-PRESIDENT, 
JONES & LAUGHLIN STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Saco, Me., May 16, 1866, son of Moses J. and 
Hannah (Clark) Haines. Educated in the public schools 
of Portland, Me. 

In 1887, entered the employ of the Pepperell Manu- 
facturing Company, Biddeford, Me., manufacturers of 
cotton goods. In 1894, removed to Boston, Mass., and 
after engaging in business there with Walter R. Morse 

& Company, cotton goods 
commission merchants for 
three years, went to Pitts- 
burgh, Pa., in 1897, to 
accept a position in the 
Structural sales depart- 
ment of the Jones & Laugh- 
lin Steel Company, then 
known as Jones and 
Laughlins, Limited. In 
1899, after being con- 
nected with the company 
for two years, was placed 
in charge of the order department of this firm and 
continued to serve in this capacity until January 1, 
1910, when he was appointed to the position of Assist- 
ant to the Vice-President. 

Member of the Duquesne Club and Union Club, 
Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Athletic Association and Engi- 
neers' Society of Western Pennsylvania. 

Business address: Third Ave. and Ross St., Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

Home address: 1010 Farragut St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 




106 



Horace Leander Haldeman 



SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
PULASKI IRON COMPANY 

Born in Locust Grove, Conoy Township, Lancaster 
Co., Pa., September 16, 1847, son of Cyrus S. and 
Elizabeth Steman (Breneman) Haldeman. Educated in 
private and public schools of Philadelphia, Pa. 

Engaged in the insurance business in 1865-67 and then 
entered the Passenger Dept. of the Pennsylvania R. R. 
In April, 1872, entered the firm of E. Haldeman & 
Co., at Chickies, Lancaster 
Co., Pa. The firm was 
succeeded by the Chickies 
Iron Co., and later Halde- 
man, Grubb & Co., of 
which he became Manag- 
ing Partner. In October, 
1898, sold his holdings and 
became Vice-President, 
Pulaski Iron Co. Also 
Director, Western 
National Bank, Philadel- 
phia, and Reading & 
Columbia R. R. Secretary of the Virginia Pig Iron Assn. 

Served in Civil War as First Lieutenant and Captain, 
20th Reg., Penna. Cavalry. Has served on staffs of 
Governors Pennypacker, Stuart and Tener, 1903 to date. 

Member of American Institute Mining Engineers, 
Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, American Foundry- 
men's Association, Philadelphia Foundrymen's Asso- 
ciation, American Society for Testing Materials. 

Business address: Philadelphia, Pa. 

Home address: Marietta, Lancaster Co., Pa. 




107 



Charles Hart 



PRESIDENT, 
DELAWARE RIVER STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Doylestown, Pa., January 5, 1869, son of 
Samuel and Ellen (Eastburn) Hart. Graduate of 
Swarthmore College with degree of Bachelor of Science, 
1892. 

Was first employed by the Carnegie Steel Company, 
but later left to join the Republic Iron and Steel Com- 
pany. Was promoted through various grades to the 

position of Vice-President 
and General Manager of 
the Republic Iron and 
Steel Company. Left this 
company in August, 1906, 
and accepted the position 
of President of the Inland 
Steel Company, Chicago, 
111., remaining with the 
company during the period 
1906-08. In 1909, was 
elected President of the 
Delaware River Steel 
Company, Chester, Pa., which company purchased the 
property of the Tidewater Steel Company at Chester. 

Member of the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; the 
Youngstown Club, Youngstown, Ohio; the Phi Delta 
Theta Fraternity and Book and Key Society of Swarth- 
more College. 




Business address: Chester, Pa. 
Home address: Chester, Pa. 



108 



Allyn Fitch Harvey 



ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, 
PITTSBURGH STEAMSHIP COMPANY 

Born at Cleveland, Ohio, February 3, 1871, son of 
Henry Allyn and Mary (Williams) Harvey. Educated 
in public schools of Cleveland, by private tutor, and 
graduate of Yale College, A. B., 1893. 

From 1894 to 1901, with Pickands, Mather & Co., 
serving in various capacities. In 1901, went to Duluth, 
as Assistant to Vice-President of Pittsburgh Steamship 
Co., and in 1903, was 
made Assistant General 
Manager. Returned to 
Cleveland when the of- 
fices of the company were 
transferred there, and has 
remained ever since in 
the same capacity. Vice- 
President and Director, 
American Fabric Belting 
Co.; Director, Provident 
Steamship Co., and Cleve- 
land Folding Machine 
Co.; Director and member of Executive Committee, 
Lake Carriers Association, and Director of the Canadian 
American Exploration Co. 

Member, Mayfield, Union, Tavern, Country, Cha- 
grin Valley Hunt, and Escuminac Clubs, of Cleveland; 
Kitchi Gammi and Northland Golf Clubs, Duluth; 
Yale Club, New York; Member Scroll and Key, and 
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. 

Business address: Rockefeller Building, Cleveland. 

Home address: 2199 East 40th Street, Cleveland. 




109 



Joshua Alexander Hatfield 

PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY OF NEW YORK 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 11, 1863, son of Daniel 
Keyser and Margaret (Alexander) Hatfield. Educated 
in public and private schools in Philadelphia and at the 
Hill School, Pottstown, Pa. 

In 1880, entered the office of the Pottstown Iron 
Co., Pottstown, Pa., and remained in the service of this 
company for sixteen years, during which time he was 

advanced through various 
grades to the position of 
general sales agent ; in 1 8 96 , 
became connected with 
the Pencoyd Iron Works 
and has continued with 
the company and its suc- 
cessor, the American 
Bridge Co., ever since. 
During period 1898-1900, 
was New York Manager 
for the company; in 1900, 
Assistant to the President, 
American Bridge Co. of New Jersey. Since 1901, Vice- 
President, American Bridgie Co., of N. J. and President, 
American Bridge Co., of N. Y. Also Director of A. & P. 
Roberts Co., Buffalo Creek, Cumberland Coal Co., and 
Plymouth Coal Mining Co. 

Member of Engineers', Railroad, New York Yacht 
Clubs and Pennsylvania Society of New York. Member 
of Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc. 

Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. 
Home address: 1 West 81st Street, New York. 




110 



Will Linton Hayes 



ASSISTANT MANAGER OF WIRE MILLS, CLEVELAND DISTRICT, 
AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY 

Born in Newburgh, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, June 21, 1862, 
son of William James and Sarah (Burwell) Hayes. Edu- 
cated in the public schools, Cleveland, Ohio. 

Entered office of Wire Department, Cleveland Roll- 
ing Mill Co., April 1, 1879; entered mill as apprentice, 
January 1, 1880, and worked in all departments. Be- 
came night foreman, December 1, 1882; Assistant Super- 
intendent, April 1, 1883, 
and Superintendent, Jan- 
uary 1, 1900, succeeding 
his father, W. J. Hayes, 
who had been connected 
with the Cleveland Rolling 
Mill Co. and its predecess- 
ors since April 1, 1858. 
In 1899, the control of the 
company passed to the 
American Steel & Wire 
Co., and in 1901 it became 
a part of the United States 
Steel Corporation. Resigned, December 31, 1900, and 
entered the bond business with the firm of W. J. 
Hayes & Sons. Returned to the American Steel & Wire 
Co., in January, 1907, as Assistant Manager of Wire 
Mills, Cleveland District, which position he now holds. 

Member of Union, Euclid and Roadside Clubs, 
Cleveland. Member of Cleveland Chamber of Com- 
merce. 

Business address: Cleveland, Ohio. 

Home address: Euclid Heights, Cleveland, Ohio. 




ill 



August Heckscher 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
EASTERN STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Hamburg, Germany, August 26, 1848, son of 
G. Maurice and Marie Antoinette (Brautigam) Heck- 
scher. Educated in Baden and Hamburg, Germany, 
and Neuchatel, Switzerland. 

Removed to America in 1867; was interested for 
some fifteen years, 1868-1883, in anthracite coal mining 
in Schuylkill Co., Pa.; 1881-1905, interested in zinc 

mining and manufactur- 
ing in New Jersey, Penn- 
sylvania, Missouri, Kan- 
sas, Colorado, New Mex- 
ico, Virginia and else- 
where. Since 1905, inter- 
ested in copper mining in 
Vermont, iron mining in 
New York and Virginia, 
and steel industry in New 
York and Pennsylvania. 
President, Vermont Cop- 
per Co., Benson Mines 
Co., Central Iron and Coal Co., Windsor Trust Co.; 
Vice-President, Eastern Steel Co., American La France 
Fire Engine Co.; Director, New Jersey Zinc Co., etc. 

Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers. 
Member, Union, Mid-Day, N. Y. Athletic, N. Y. Yacht, 
Seawanhaka, Deutsche Verein, Columbia, Motor Boat of 
America, Clubs, New York; Rittenhouse Club, Phila- 
delphia; Huntington Country, Huntington Yacht Clubs. 
Business address: 576 Fifth Avenue, New York. 
Home address: 622 Fifth Avenue, New York. 




112 



Ledyard Heckscher 



TREASURER AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
RICHARD HECKSCHER AND SONS COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., February 25, 1872, son of 
Richard and Lucretia Ledyard (Stevens) Heckscher. 
Graduate of Harvard University, A. B., 1894. 

After graduation, entered the chemical laboratory of 
the Richard Heckscher & Sons Company, at their 
Swedeland Furnaces. Later, engaged in several min- 
ing ventures in South America and Mexico. Then re- 
turned to the Richard 
Heckscher & Sons Com- 
pany and became Assist- 
ant General Manager of 
the' company; in 1901, 
was promoted to the posi- 
tion of General Manager; 
and, in 1906, was elected 
Treasurer of the Com- 
pany, filling the dual 
position of Treasurer and 
General Manager ever 
since. Also, Director of 
the Alan Wood Iron & Steel Company and the Upper 
Merion and Plymouth Railroad Company. 

Member of the American Institute of Mining Engi- 
neers. Member of Markham Club and Radnor Hunt 
Club, Philadelphia; A. D. Club, Hasty Pudding 
Club, and Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, Harvard Uni- 
versity. Vice-President and Manager, Children's Sea 
Shore Home, Atlantic City. 

Business address: Morris Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Home address: Radnor, Pa. 




113 



Henry Weddell Heedy 



SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
THE ANDREWS & HITCHCOCK IRON COMPANY 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, December 13, 1851, son of 
Michael and Mary (Glen) Heedy. Educated in the 
public schools of Cleveland, Ohio. 

Was first employed as clerk and bookkeeper for a 
banking house in Cleveland. Was bookkeeper for An- 
drews Brothers & Co., Youngstown, from 1875 until the 
incorporation of The Andrews Brothers Co., in 1887, 

when he was made Secre- 
tary and Assistant Treas- 
urer of that company, and 
continued as such until 
the sale of the company 
to the Republic Iron & 
Steel Co., in 1899. Since 
1899, has been connected 
with The Andrews and. 
Hitchcock Iron Co., 
Youngstown, Ohio. Also 
Vice-President, The 
Youngstown Iron & Steel 
Co.; Director of the G. M. McKelvey Co., Commercial 
National Bank, (Youngstown) ; Morgan Spring Co. 
(Worcester, Mass.), Cleveland Life Insurance Co., 
Shenango Steamship Co. Treasurer and General Man- 
ager, Lake Erie Limestone Co. and Union Limestone Co. 
Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Youngstown 
Club, Youngstown. Vice-President and Trustee of 
Charity Organization Society, Youngstown. 

Business address: 901 Wick Building, Youngstown, O. 
Home address: 423 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, O. 




114 



William Thomas Hildrup, Jr, 



SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
HARRISBURG PIPE AND PIPE BENDING COMPANY 

Born in Harrisburg, Pa.. January 19, 1862, son of 
William Thomas and Harriet (Essylstine) Hildrup. 
Educated in private schools of Harrisburg and West 
Chester, Pa.; graduate, University of Pennsylvania, 
B. S., 1882. Mechanical engineer, 1885. Took special 
course in metallurgy of iron and steel. 

From 1882 to 1890, was connected with the Harris- 
burg Car Manufacturing 
Co., and was promoted 
through various grades, 
serving successively as 
mechanical engineer, Su- 
perintendent of the Car 
Wheel Foundry, and final- 
ly as Secretary and As- 
sistant Treasurer. In 
1890, organized a limited 
partnership which was 
subsequently incorporated 
in 1899, as the Harris- 
burg Pipe and Pipe Bending Co., of which he is Secre- 
tary, Treasurer and Director. Also Director of First 
National Bank (Harrisburg) and Jackson Manufactur- 
ing Company. Member of Municipal League and Board 
of Trade, Harrisburg. 

Member, Harrisburg Club, Masonic Fraternity, 
Royal Arcanum, and Beta Theta Phi Fraternity. 




Business address: P. O. Box 757, Harrisburg, Pa. 
Home address: 109 South Front St., Harrisburg, Pa. 



115 



Frank Hitchcock 



PRESIDENT, 
THE ANDREWS AND HITCHCOCK IRON COMPANY 

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, May 24, 1862, son of Wil- 
liam James and Mary Johnston (Peebles) Hitchcock. 
Educated in public schools, Youngstown; Adams Acad- 
emy, Quincy, Mass. ; Harvard University, Class of 1885. 
Entered the service of Andrews and Hitchcock on 
May 24, 1883. On January 25, 1892, this firm was in- 
corporated under the name of The Andrews and Hitch- 
cock Iron Co. On Feb- 
ruary 10, 1892, became 
Secretary and Treasurer 
of this company and con- 
tinued to act in this ca- 
pacity until January 17, 
1900, when he became 
President. Also Director 
of Mahoning Ore & Steel 
Co., Commercial National 
Bank (Youngstown), The 
Dollar Savings & Trust 
Co., (Youngstown), and 
the First National Bank (Youngstown). Vice-President, 
Modern Homes Co. 

Member of the Association of Harvard Engineers. 
Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Harvard Club, 
New York; Fort Schuyler Club, Utica, N. Y.; Union 
Club, Cleveland; Youngstown Club, Youngstown, Ohio. 
Trustee of Youngstown Hospital Association. Presi- 
dent of Youngstown Chamber of Commerce in 1907. 
Business address : 901 Wick Building, Youngstown, O. 
Home address: 661 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, O. 

116 







Robert Hobson 

VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
THE STEEL COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED 

Born in Berlin, Canada, son of Joseph and Elizabeth 
Hobson. Educated in the public schools of Hamilton, Ont . 

In 1878, entered the office of his father, Chief Eng- 
ineer of the Grand Trunk Railway System; remained 
with him until February, 1896, when he was appointed 
Secretary and Treasurer of the Hamilton Blast Furnace 
Co.; m May, 1899, was made Secretary and 
Assistant Manager of 
the Hamilton Steel & 
Iron Co. and in May, 
1902, was elected Vice- 
President and General 
Manager. On the con- 
solidation of the Hamil- 
ton Steel and Iron Co., 
The Canadian Screw Co. , 
The Canada Bolt and 
Nut Co., Montreal Roll- 
ing Mills Co. and The 
Dominion Wire Mfg. Co. 
in The Steel Company of Canada, became its Vice-Presi- 
dent and General Manager. Director of General Acci- 
dent Assurance Co. and The Landed Banking Loan Co. 

Member of the American Institute of Mining Eng- 
ineers. Member of the Hamilton Club, Hamilton; Tor- 
onto and National Clubs, Toronto; Rideau Club, 
Ottawa, and St. James Club, Montreal. 

Director of the Hamilton Health Association. 

Business address : Hamilton, Ontario. 

Home address : 56 Charlton Ave. , Hamilton, Ontario. 




117 



George Edward Holton 

PRESIDENT, 
BRYDEN HORSE SHOE COMPANY 

Born in London, England, April 24, 1868, son of George 
and Hope Mary (Coumbe) Holton. Educated in schools 
of Norwood and London, England. 

Came to America in 1886 and was naturalized in the 
early 90's. Entered the iron and steel industry in the 
employ of The Pencoyd Iron Works. In 1889, became 
inspector for G. W.G. Ferris and Co., of Pittsburgh, in 

eastern territory and had 
charge of the inspection 
and testing of the cast- 
iron segments used in the 
construction of the first 
tunnel under the Hudson 
River, now known as the 
Hoboken Tunnel, origin- 
ally undertaken by Pear- 
son & Company of Lon- 
don, England. Since 
1892, has been connected 
with the Horse Shoe Man- 
ufacturing branch of the industry and is now President 
and Treasurer of the Bryden Horse Shoe Co. Also 
President and Treasurer of Emanuel & Co., and Director 
of Cement National Bank, Siegfried, Pa., and The 
National Bank of Catasauqua, Pa. 

Member of Railroad Club, Engineers' Club and 
Pennsylvania Society of New York City. 

Business address: Catasauqua, Pa. 
Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 

118 




William Stewart Horner 



DIRECTOR AND PITTSBURGH DISTRICT MANAGER, 
AMERICAN ROLLING MILL COMPANY 

Born in West Newton, Pa., April 1, 1868, son of G. B. 
and Lydia (Lawver) Horner. Educated in the public 
schools of West Newton, Pa. 

Began as telegraph operator on B. & 0. R. R. and 
learned stenography while night operator. In 1888, 
entered the employ of H. E. Collins & Co., Iron Brokers, 
Pittsburgh, as stenographer and telegraph operator. 
In 1894, entered into 
partnership with H. P. 
GofT, under firm name of 
Goff, Horner & Co., Iron 
and Steel Brokers and is 
still a member of the firm. 
In 1902, acquired an in- 
terest in the Curtis Sheet 
Steel and Corrugating Co. 
of Zanesville, Ohio., later 
known as the Muskingum 
Valley Steel Co., and con- 
ducted this business until 
it was consolidated with the American Rolling Mill Co., 
Middletown, Ohio. At present, Director and Manager 
Pittsburgh District, American Rolling Mill Co., Secre- 
tary and Treasurer, GofT, Horner & Co., Ltd.; Vice- 
President, The Pittsburgh Shovel Co. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh 
Athletic Association; Knights Templar, Chartiers Com- 
mandery; Treasurer, Bradley Children's Home. 

Business address: Oliver Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 1028 N. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 




119 



James Humphrey Hoyt 



SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR, 
PITTSBURGH STEAMSHIP COMPANY 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 10, 1852, son of 
James Madison and Mary Ella (Beebee) Hoyt. Edu- 
cated in public schools of Cleveland; graduate, Brown 
Univ., A. B., 1874; Harvard Univ. Law School, LL.B., 1877. 
Has been engaged in practice of law in Cleveland, 
Ohio, since 1877. Now senior partner in firm of Hoyt, 
Dustin, Kelly, McKeehan & Andrews. Secretary and 

Director, Pittsburgh 
Steamship Co., Provident 
Steamship Co., Standard 
Steamship Co., Acme 
Steamship Co . , Peavey 
Steamship Co.; Director 
Cleveland- Cliffs Iron Co.; 
2nd Vice-President, Di- 
rector and General Coun- 
sel, Hocking Valley Rail- 
road Co.; Secretary and 
Director, Lake Superior & 
Ishpeming Ry. ; General 
Counsel and Director, American Shipbuilding Co.; 
Director of several banks and trust companies. 

Member of American, Ohio and Cuyahoga County 
Bar Assns. Member, Union, Country, Roadside, Eu- 
clid, University, Chagrin Valley Hunt, Athletic, May- 
field Country and Harvard Clubs, Cleveland; Metro- 
politan, University, Century, City Mid-Day, Alpha Delta 
Clubs, New York. Trustee, Carnegie Pension Fund. 
Business address: Cleveland, Ohio. 
Home address: 2445 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. 




120 



Abram Francis Huston 

PRESIDENT, 
LUKENS IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Coatesville, Pa., July 7, 1852, son of Charles 
and Isabella (Pennock) Huston. Educated at Taylor's 
Academy, Coatesville, and by private tutor. Graduate 
of Haverford College, Haverford, Pa., A. B., 1872. 

On leaving college in 1872, entered the employ of 
the Lukens Iron & Steel Co. Took positions in the 
mills in order to learn the practical part in the various 
departments and later 
filled various positions in 
the main office serving as 
Bookkeeper, Purchasing 
Agent and Sales Agent. 
Acted also as travelling 
sales agent, making sales 
and visiting the various 
branch sales offices of the 
company. Went to Eu- 
rope in 1883 and 1886 in 
order to arrange for the 
importation of steel slabs, 
profitable at that time on account of reduction of the 
tariff. Since 1897, President of the Lukens Iron & Steel 
Company. Also President of the Jacobs-Shupert U. S. 
Fire Box Company and the Coatesville Trust Company. 

Director of the Allegheny Ore and Iron Company. 
President of Coatesville Hospital ; Director of Haverford 
College, and Director of Y. M. C. A., Coatesville. 




Business address: Coatesville, Pa. 
Home address: Coatesville, Pa. 

121 



Octavus Nelson Hutchinson 



PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, 
GRAND CROSSING TACK COMPANY 

Born in Rockland, Mass., February 26, 1862, son of 
Henry Blakely and Rebecca Whiting (Wilkes) Hut- 
chinson. Educated in public schools of Abington, Mass. 
Entered the employ of the Chicago Tack Co., in 
1881, and remained with that company for ten years, 
during the period 1884 to 1891 being Manager of the 
plant. The thorough and practical methods which he 

used while Manager of 
the Chicago Tack Com- 
pany attracted the atten- 
tion of the owners of the 
Grand Crossing Tack 
Company, and was the 
cause of his being engaged 
as Manager of that com- 
pany in 1891, holding 
that position for ten years. 
In 1901, was elected Presi- 
dent, Treasurer and Gen- 
eral Manager of this com- 
pany and still continues to hold these positions. Also 
President and Treasurer of the Chicago Tack Co. 

Member of New England Society of Chicago, and 
South Shore Country Club. Trustee of Ingleside Avenue 
M. E. Church of Chicago. 




Business address: 79th Street and South Chicago 
Ave., Chicago, 111. 

Home address: 7419 Monroe Avenue, Chicago, 111. 



122 



Thomas Jesse Hyman 



SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Camanche, Clinton Co., Iowa, April 8, 1855, 
son of Sylvester and Mary Elizabeth (Elce) Hyman. 
Educated in the public schools of Camanche, at the 
Iowa State College, Cornell University and Eastman's 
National Business College. 

In 1876, entered the employ of the Sioux City and 
Pacific Railroad as bookkeeper and paymaster, remain- 
ing three years; from 1880 
to 1884, was Paymaster 
and Freight Auditor for 
the Saint Paul and Sioux 
City Railroad and the C, 
St. P., M. &. 0. Ry.; dur- 
ing the period 1885 to 
1887, was Auditor of the 
Minneapolis and St. Louis 
Railway and from 1888 to 
1891, Auditor of the Wis- 
consin Central Lines; in 
1892 and 1893, was Assist- 
ant to the President of the Great Northern Railway. 
Was one of the organizers and a charter member of the 
Association of Railway Accounting officers in the eighties. 
From 1894 to 1898, served several railroads as an expert 
on special service. Since 1899, has filled the position of 
Secretary and Treasurer of the Illinois Steel Co., and 
various other related subsidiary corporations of the 
United States Steel Corporation. 

Business address: Chicago, 111. 

Home address: 315 Wesley Ave., Oak Park, 111. 

123 




James Inglis 



PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN BLOWER COMPANY 

Born in Detroit, Michigan, August 15, 1864, son of 
Richard and Agnes (Lambie) Inglis. Educated in 
the public schools of Detroit, Mich. 

Began as office boy and worked for five years in 
wholesale hardware stores. At the age of 19, became 
manager of Detroit Sanitarium, remaining three years. 
After being employed in two or three manufacturing 

concerns, became con- 
nected with the Huyett 
& Smith Mfg. Co. in 1890, 
and has ever since been 
connected with the man- 
ufacture of blowing ma- 
chinery, remaining with 
this company and its suc- 
cessors. This company 
was succeeded by the 
American Blower Co., of 
Michigan in 1895, and by 
the American Blower Co., 
of New York in 1909. Promoted through various 
grades in this company to the office of President. Also 
Director of the National Bank of Commerce (Detroit) 
and Michigan Savings Bank (Detroit). President of 
Detroit Board of Commerce in 1906. 

Member of Detroit Club, Country Club and Detroit 
Boat Club. Director of Young Men's Christian Asso- 
ciation and Provident Loan Society. 

Business address : Detroit, Michigan. 

Home address: 626 E.Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Mich. 













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Robert Livingston Ireland 



PARTNER, 
M. A. HANNA & COMPANY 

Born in Milford, Conn., August 20, 1867, son of John 
B. and Adelia (Duane) Ireland. Graduate of , Yale 
University, B. A., 1890. 

Removed from New York to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1892. 
Started as clerk in employ Globe Ship Building Co. in 
1894, and in 1898, was made Vice-President of this com- 
pany and also of the Ship Owners Dry Dock Co. At the 
formation of the Ameri- 
can Ship Building Co., 
which consolidated all the 
ship yards^on the Great 
Lakes in 1899, became 
Vice-President of that 
company and member of 
the Finance Committee. 
Resigned in 1904, to be- 
come a partner in M. A. 
Hanna & Co. Also Vice- 
President and Director in 
following companies: De- 
troit Iron & Steel, United Iron & Steel, Pittsburgh 
Ore, La Rue Mining, Croxton Mining, Nassau Mining, 
American-Boston Mining, Hollister Minings Consum- 
ers Ore, Nokoy Iron, Virginia Ore, Richmond Iron, 
and a number of coal, steamship and dock companies. 

Member of University and Yale Clubs, New York; 
Union, Country, Euclid, Mayfield, Hunt, Athletic, 
Roadside and Tavern (President) Clubs of Cleveland. 

Business address : Perry Payne Bldg., Cleveland, O. 

Home address: Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, O. 




125 



Joseph Walter Jeffrey 



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VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
THE OHIO MALLEABLE IRON COMPANY 

Born in Columbus, Ohio, February 16, 1880, son of 
Joseph A. and Celia C. (Harris) Jeffrey. Educated in 
the public schools of Columbus and in a school in 
Dresden, Germany, finishing preparatory work at the 
Central High School in Columbus, Ohio. Graduate of 
Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., B. A., 1902. 
Started work in the shops of The Jeffrey Mfg. 

Co., serving in the black- 
smith, foundry and ma- 
chine departments, and 
afterwards taking up work 
in the office of the com- 
pany. In 1905, the Jeffrey 
Mfg. Co. took over the 
entire management of the 
Ohio Malleable Iron Co., 
of which it had previously 
held controlling interest, 
putting Mr. Jeffrey in 
charge as Director, Vice- 
President, and General Manager, which positions he holds 
at the present time. Also Assistant Secretary and Di- 
rector of the Jeffrey Mfg. Co. and Second Vice Presi- 
dent and Director of the Commercial Improvement 
Company. 

Member and Director of Ohio Club of Columbus; 
member of the Arlington Country Club and Chi Psi 
Fraternity. Director of the Columbus Humane Society. 
Business address: Columbus, Ohio. 
Home address: Chaseland, Worthington, Ohio. 

126 




George Waldow Jewett 



MANAGER OF WIRE MILLS, PITTSBURGH DISTRICT, 
AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY 

Born in Peterborough, N. H., December 15, 1859, son 
of George A. and Mary (Brown) Jewett. Educated 
in the public schools of Peterborough, N. H. 

In 1880, secured a position with the Baker Wire 
Company, Des Moines, Iowa. This company pur- 
chased the Grant Wire Co. and removed to Lockport, 
111. In 1886, became Superintendent of the Lockport 
plant. The Baker Wire 
Company was later merged 
in the Consolidated Steel 
& Wire Company and 
Mr. Jewett remained with 
the latter company as Su- 
perintendent of the Lock- 
port plant. The comple- 
tion of the Chicago Drain- 
age Canal compelled the 
abandonment of the plant 
at Lockport and the Enter- 
prise plant in Joliet, 111., 
was purchased. Was Supt. at Joliet until transferred 
to Cleveland, Ohio, as Supt. of the Consolidated 
Works at that place. The Consolidated Steel & Wire 
Co. was merged in the American Steel & Wire Co. In 
1901, Mr. Jewett was appointed Pittsburgh District 
Manager of Wire Mills of the latter company. 

Member, Union Club and Pittsburgh Athletic 
Assn., Pittsburgh; and Livingston Club, Allentown. 

Business address: Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address : 300 So. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

127 




Archibald Johnston 

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, 
BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION 

Born in Phoenixville, Pa., May 30, 1865, son of Joseph 
and Martha (Stroman) Johnston. Educated in public 
schools, Bethlehem, Pa., and graduate of Lehigh Uni- 
versity, M. E., 1889. 

In 1889, entered Physical Testing Department, 
Bethlehem Iron Works and later was placed in charge of 
the erection and operation of the gun forging plant, the 

first in this country. In 
1890, was placed in charge 
of erection and subsequent 
operation of the Armor 
Plate Department, the 
first in this country. Held 
this position for a num- 
ber of years. Was made 
Assistant General Super- 
intendent and, later, Vice- 
President of the Bethle- 
hem Steel Corporation. 
Member of Iron and 
Steel Institute, Great Britain; Amer. Soc. of Mechanical 
Engineers; Amer. Institute of Mining Engineers. Mem- 
ber, Railroad Club, New York; University and Union 
League Clubs, Philadelphia; Metropolitan Club, Wash- 
ington, D. C. ; Bethlehem Club, Country Club of North- 
ampton County, Northampton Club, Lincoln Repub- 
lican Assn., and Lehigh Country Club, Bethlehem. 
Trustee of Moravian College and Theological Seminary. 
Business address: South Bethlehem, Pa. 
Home address: 120 Church Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 




128 



Leslie Morgan Johnston 

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, 

A. M. BYERS COMPANY 

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Born in Whitestown, Oneida Co., N. Y., October 4, 
1876, son of Eliott Waters and Emily J. (Clark) Johns- 
ton. Graduate of Yale University, B. A., 1902. 

After completing his education, joined the A. M. 
Byers Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., manufacturers of 
wrought iron pipe, and has remained with the company 
continuously since the fall of 1902. Has served the 
company in various ca- 
pacities, having been pro- 
moted through several 
grades to the position of 
Assistant General Man- 
ager of the company, 
which position he now 
holds. 

In 1904, when the A.M. 
Byers Company leased 
the plant of the Clearfield 
Steel & Iron Co., Clear- 
field Pa., he was appointed 
manager of the plant serving in this capacity until 
1908. In the latter year, returned to Pittsburgh as 
Assistant General Manager of the Pittsburgh, Pa., and 
Girard, Ohio, plants. 

Member of the Pittsburgh Club, Pittsburgh Golf 
Club, Allegheny Country Club of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mem- 
ber of the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, Scroll and Key 
Society of Yale University. 

Business address: 235 Water St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 5307 Westminster St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 




129 



Harry Ross Jones 



TREASURER AND GENERAL MANAGER, 

THE UNITED STEEL COMPANY 

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Born in Youngstown, Ohio, June 27, 1869, son of David 
and Martha (Ross) Jones. Educated in public schools 
and Rayen High School, Youngstown, Ohio, and subse- 
quently studied bridge and structural engineering. 

On August 19, 1889, entered the employ of the 
Youngstown Bridge Co., in the engineering department. 
In 1891, was transferred to the Cleveland office of this 

company and entered the 
contracting department . 
In 1892, entered theservice 
of the Variety Iron Works 
Co., Cleveland, in the con- 
tracting department, and 
after being in 1893-1894 
with the Columbus Bridge 
Co., in the same capacity, 
returned to the Variety 
Iron Works Co., and re- 
mained with them during 
the period 18 94-18 99. 
From 1899 to 1902, was with the Osborn Engineering Co., 
Cleveland, as contracting engineer and one of the junior 
partners. In 1902-1903, was with the Southern States 
Portland Cement Co., Atlanta, Ga. Since Jan. 1, 1904, 
with The United Steel Co., Canton, O. Also, Vice- 
President and Secretary of The United Electric Co., 
Canton. 

Member of Canton Club, Canton, O. 
Business address: The United Steel Co., Canton, O. 
Home address: 804 N. Cleveland Ave., Canton, O. 




130 



Jonathan Read Jones 



SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
ALAN WOOD IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Conshohocken, Pa., December 24, 1846, son of 
Charles* and Sarah (Read) Jones. Graduate in Civil 
Engineering, 1865, Polytechnic College of State of 
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. 

From 1866 to 1878, engaged in business as an engineer 
in the construction of bridges and buildings, being con- 
nected with J. H. Linville, engineer for the Penna. R. R., 
and for The Pennsylvania 
Steel Co., during the con- 
struction of its Steelton 
plant. During part of this 
time was also connected 
with the Keystone Bridge 
Co., of Pittsburgh. For 
eight years, 1878 to 1886, 
was engaged in private 
practice as engineer and 
contractor for the con- 
struction of bridges and 
buildings. In 1886, became 
Secretary and Treasurer, of the Alan Wood Iron & 
Steel Co., which position he still holds. The company 
owns and operates an open hearth steel plant and two 
rolling mills at Conshohocken, Pa. Also Secretary and 
Treasurer of Upper Merion & Plymouth R. R. Co., and 
President, Richard Heckscher & Sons Co. 

Member of Franklin Institute and Art Club of Phila- 
delphia. 

Business address : 1421 Chestnut Street, Phila., Pa. 

Home address: Hamilton Court, Philadelphia, Pa. 

131 




John S. Keefe 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY 

Born in Boston, Mass., January 24, 1864, son of David 
F. and Sarah J. (Simpson) Keefe. Educated in the 
public schools of Boston, Mass. 

Has been connected with the iron and steel business 
since 1889, chiefly in the department of management of 
traffic. Entered the employ of the Illinois Steel Co., 
Chicago, in 1899 and remained with the company for 

ten years, 1889-1899, hold- 
ing the position of Traffic 
Manager during that per- 
iod. Resigned in 1899, to 
accept the position of 
General Traffic Manager 
of the American Steel and 
Wire Co., of New Jersey 
and continued to hold this 
position with the com- 
pany until 1901, when he 
was elected Vice-Presi- 
dent and Director of the 
company, which position he now holds. He also served 
as Chairman of the Traffic Committee of the United 
States Steel Corporation since 1903. 

Member of the Union League Club, Chicago; Law- 
yers Club, New York; Union Club, Cleveland, and Union 
Club, Pittsburgh. 




Business address: 72 West Adams St., Chicago, 111, 
Home address: 411 Clinton Ave., Oak Park, 111. 



132 



Ironton A. Kelly 

PRESIDENT, 
ASHLAND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Ironton, Ohio, son of William D. and Sarah 
(Austin) Kelly. Educated in the public schools of 
Ironton, Ohio. 

In 1884, organized the Kelly Nail and Iron Co., of 
Ironton, of which he was Vice-President and General 
Manager until 1891. Then removed to Ashland, Ky. 
and with his associates organized the Ashland Steel Co., 
of which he was made 
President and General 
Manager and has held this 
position continuously from 
the organization of the 
company. While Mr. 
Kelly has given the major 
portion of his time to the 
management of the affairs 
of the Ashland Steel Co., 
he has at all times retained 
his interest and official 
position in the Kelly Nail 
& Iron Company and still remains as Vice-President 
and Director of the Kelly Nail and Iron Co., and is 
also Vice-President and Director of the Merchants 
Bank and Trust Co. (Ashland), which he, with other 
associates, organized in 1906. For some years Member 
and President of the City Council, Ironton, Ohio. 

Member of Park City Club, Ashland, Kentucky. 




Business address: Ashland, Kentucky. 
Home address: Ashland, Kentucky. 

133 



William Vallandingham Kelley 

PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN STEEL FOUNDRIES 

Born in Gratis, Ohio, February 13, 1861, son of 
William J. and Susan E. (Taylor) Kelley. Educated 
at the high school, Greenville, Ohio, and by a commer- 
cial course in Cincinnati. 

Began business as clerk and bookkeeper in hard- 
ware store, Springfield, Ohio; afterward Sales Agent of 
Springfield Malleable Iron Co., and later Sales Agent 

for Charles Scott Spring 
Co. ; since organization, 
President and Treasurer 
of the Simplex Railway 
Appliance Co., which was 
purchased by the Amer- 
ican Steel Foundries. Mr. 
Kelley has been Presi- 
dent of the last named 
company since 1905. Also 
President of the Miehle 
Printing Press & Mfg. 
Co.; Director of Phoenix 
Horse Shoe Co., Continental and Commercial National 
Bank, Continental & Com. Trust and Savings Bank, 
Commercial National Safe Deposit Co., Union Trust 
Co., South Side Elevated Ry., and Allis Chalmers Co. 
Member of Chicago, Union League, Athletic Assn., 
South Shore Country, Mid-Day, Onwentsia, Chicago 
Golf, Glen View and Exmoor Country Clubs, of Chicago; 
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, National Golf Links. 
Business address: 115 Adams Street, Chicago, 111. 
Home address: 4849 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, 111. 




134 



Hugh Kennedy 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
ROGERS-BROWN IRON COMPANY 

Born in Poland Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, 
July 24, 1856, son of Thomas Walker and Margaret 
(Truesdale) Kennedy. Educated in the Poland Union 
Seminary, Poland, Ohio, and has the honorary degree of 
LL.D. from Cooper College, Stirling, Kansas. 

In 1880, entered the employ of the Carnegie Steel Co., 
at Braddock, Pa., as Assistant to the Superintendent, 
his brother Julian Kenne- 
dy, in charge of the con- 
struction and operation of 
blast furnaces at the Edgar 
Thomson Works . On 
January 1, 1881, was ap- 
pointed vSuperintendent of 
the Isabella Furnaces, 
Etna, Pa., and in April, 
1899, was made Director 
and Manager of the Fur- 
nace Department of the 
American Steel, Hoop Co. 
which at that time purchased the properties of the 
Isabella Furnace Company. In 1902, became General 
Manager of the Buffalo and Susquehanna Iron Co., 
Buffalo, New York, and is at present, Vice-President 
and General Manager of the Rogers-Brown Iron Co., 
successors of the Buffalo and Susquehanna Iron Co. 
Director of Marine National Bank, Buffalo, N. Y. 
President, Y. M. C. A., Buffalo. 

Business address: Buffalo, New York. 

Home address : Buffalo, New York. 




135 



Julian Kennedy 



CONSULTING ENGINEER 



Born in Poland, Ohio, March 15, 1852, son of Thomas 
Walker and Margaret (Truesdale) Kennedy. Edu- 
cated at Poland Union Seminary and graduate Yale 
University, Ph. B., 1875; M. A., 1900. Doctor of Engi- 
neering, 1909, Stevens Institute of Technology. 

Has for many years engaged in practice as a consult- 
ing engineer and has planned many of the large steel 

plants in U. S. American 
Director, Julian Kennedy, 
Sahlin & Co., Ltd.; Di- 
rector, Punxsatawney 
Iron Co., Cleveland Fur- 
nace Co., and Toledo 
Furnace Co.; President 
Orient Coke Co., Emerald 
Coal & Coke Co., and 
Emerald Coal Co. Presi- 
dent, American Casting 
Machine Co. Vice-Presi- 
dent, Electric Power & 
Manufacturing Co., and Boise & Interurban Railway Co. 
Member of Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain) 
and American Institute of Mining Engineers. 

Member of Duquesne, University, Pittsburgh Golf 
and Pittsburgh Country Clubs, Pittsburgh; Engineers 
and University Clubs, New York. Member, Chamber of 
Commerce, New York; Chamber of Commerce, Pitts- 
burgh. Trustee of Westminster College. 

Business address: Bessemer Bldg, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Home address: 5400 Forbes Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 




136 



Thomas Walker Kennedy 



PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
ADRIAN FURNACE COMPANY 

Born in Poland, Mahoning Co., Ohio, December 25, 
1869, son of Thomas Walker and Margaret (Truesdale) 
Kennedy. Graduate of Westminster College, New 
Wilmington, Pa., B. S., 1891. 

In 1892, secured a position with Spang, Chalfant & 
Co. at their Isabella Furnaces and remained with this 
company for the period of ten years, occupying success- 
ively the positions of As- 
sistant Chemist, Chemist, 
Furnace Foreman, Assist- 
ant Superintendent and 
General Superintendent of 
the Company. During 
this period the Company 
was absorbed by the 
American Steel Hoop Co., 
and was merged later with 
the Carnegie Steel Co. In 
1902, left the Carnegie 
Steel Co. to accept the 
position of Superintendent of Construction of the Adrian 
Furnace at Du Bois, Pa., and after the completion of the 
construction in 1904, was elected President and General 
Manager of the Adrian Furnace Company, organized 
in that year to lease and operate the Adrian Furnace. 
Mr. Kennedy has remained with the company as 
President and General Manager since that time. 




Business address: Du Bois, Pa. 
Home address : Du Bois, Pa. 



137 



Severn Parker Ker 



PRESIDENT, 
SHARON STEEL HOOP COMPANY 

Born in Richmond, Va., February 17, 1864, son of 
Heber and Mary (Kinney) Ker. Educated in the pub- 
lic schools of Staunton, Va. 

Began as clerk in local stores and for the B. and 0. 
R. R. Later became Private Secretary to Major 
Jedidiah Hotchkiss. In 1885, moved to Pittsburgh, 
Pa., and secured employment in the office of Smith, 

Sutton & Co., later known 
as La Belle Steel Co. 
Became Asst. Secretary 
and later Secretary, re- 
maining with the com- 
pany until 1899. In 
1899, became General 
Manager of Sales for the 
American Steel Hoop Co., 
and soon after Vice- 
President, which position 
he held until 1901. Then 
became associated with 
the Crucible Steel Co. In January, 1905, joined the 
Republic Iron and Steel Co., and in April became 
Vice-President. On October 1, 1909, became General 
Manager of the Sharon Steel Hoop Co., and in 
February, 1910, President. 

Member Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; F. H. Buhl 
Club, Sharon Club and Sharon Country Club, Sharon, 
Pa.; Mid-Day Club, Chicago. 

Business address: Sharon Steel Hoop Co., Sharon, Pa. 
Home Address: 462 East State Street, Sharon, Pa. 




138 



Charles William Henry Kirchhoff 

MINING AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEER 

Born at San Francisco, Cal., March 28, 1853, son of 
Charles and Virginia (Siemsen) Kirchhoff. Graduated 
as mining engineer and metallurgist at Royal School of 
Mines, Clausthal, Germany, 1874. 

During 1874-1877, chemist, Delaware Lead Refinery, 
Philadelphia; 1877-78, assistant editor, Metallurgical 
Review; 1878-81, assistant editor, The Iron Age; 1881-84, 
managing editor, Engin- 
eering and Mining Jour- 
nal; 1884-89, associate ed- 
itor, The Iron Age; 1889- 
1909, editor, The Iron 
Age; 1904-1909, Vice- 
President and General 
Manager of David Wil- 
liams Co. Retired from 
active business in 1909. 

Author of Notes on 
some European Iron Dis- 
tricts and large number 
of articles in technical periodicals. Special Agent, U. S. 
Geological Survey, on statistics of lead, copper and zinc. 

Member of Century, Engineers, Clubs of New York; 
member, American Institute of Mining Engineers (Presi- 
dent 1898-99 and 1911-1912), Iron and Steel Institute 
(Great Britain), Verein Deutscher Eisenhuettenleute, 
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Franklin 
Institute of Philadelphia (honorary), American Society 
for Testing Materials, American Electro-chemical Society. 

Home address: 244 Riverside Drive, New York. 




139 



Fred Krebs 



DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER OF SALES, 
CAMBRIA STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Johnstown, Pa., June 9, 1855, son of Frederick 
and Sophia (Bergman) Krebs. Educated in private 
and public schools of Johnstown, Pa. 

Entered the service of Cambria Iron Co., at age of 
sixteen, as clerk and subsequently promoted through 
the grades of time-keeper, Assistant Superintendent of 
the Gautier Mills and Superintendent of the Gautier 

Mills. In the latter capa- 
city of Superintendent 
had charge not only of the 
manufacturing processes 
in the Gautier plant but 
also had supervision of 
the sales of the products 
of the Gautier Plant. 
After several years ex- 
perience in handling the 
sales of this department 
was appointed May 1, 1907 
General Manager of Sales 
of Cambria Steel Co., with offices at Johnstown which 
position he now holds. Elected Director of the 
Cambria Steel Co. in March, 1910. Also Director, 
United States National Bank and Peoples Building and 
Loan Assn. Formerly member and President of School 
Board, Johnstown. President of Board of Managers of 
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh. 

Business address : Cambria Steel Co., Johnstown, Pa. 

Home address : 509 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, Pa. 



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Henry M. Leland 

GENERAL MANAGER, 
CADILLAC MOTOR CAR COMPANY 

Born in Danville, Vt., February 16, 1843, son of Leander 
B. and Zylpha S. (Tifft) Leland. Educated in the 
public schools of Millbury, Mass. 

After leaving school, worked for a year making car- 
riage wheels in Worcester, Mass. In 1859, was appren- 
ticed to learn the machinist's trade with the George 
Crompton Loom Works, Worcester, Mass. From 1862 to 
1865, worked at the U. S. 
Armory, Springfield, Mass. , 
and subsequently was for 
one year in Colt's Armory, 
Hartford, Conn., and ma- 
chinist and tool maker in 
several shops at Worces- 
ter, Mass. In 1872, en- 
tered employ of Brown & 
Sharpe Mfg. Co., Provi- 
dence, R. I. In 1890, 
removed to Detroit and 
entered the machine 
business for himself, organizing the Leland & Faul- 
coner Mfg. Co. In 1902, with others, organized the 
Cadillac Automobile Co., and in 1905 these companies 
were consolidated in the Cadillac Motor Car Co., of 
which Mr. Leland became General Manager. 

Member of the National Association of Manufac- 
turers, The National Founders' Association, The Na- 
tional Metal Trades Association and others. 

Business address: Detroit, Mich. 

Home address: Detroit, Mich. 




141 



Ogden P. Letchworth 

PRESIDENT, 
PRATT & LETCHWORTH COMPANY 

Born in Auburn, N. Y., in 1851, son of George J. and 
Charlotte Letchworth. Educated at Auburn High 
School, and Williston Seminary, East Hampton, 
Mass. 

At present, President of Pratt and Letchworth Co., 
and U. S. Hame Co.; Vice-President, Frazer and Jones 
Co.; Director, Great Lakes Engineering Works, Manu- 
facturers and Traders Na- 
tional Bank, (Buffalo) ; 
Erie County Savings 
Bank, (Buffalo); Buffalo 
Brass and Copper Roll- 
ing Mill. 

Member of Lodge of 
Ancient Landmarks, Buf- 
falo, Saturn and Park 
Clubs, Buffalo; Royal 
Canadian Yacht Club, 
Toronto; Hamilton Club, 
Hamilton, Ontario; Trans- 
portation Club, New York; Railroad Club, New York. 
Trustee, Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 
(Buffalo), and Buffalo Historical Society. 

Business address: 189 Tonawanda St., Buffalo, N. Y. 
Home address: 605 Niagara St., Buffalo, N. Y. 




142 



James Lippincott 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
WEST LEECHBURG STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., November 19, 1864, son of 
James and Maria (Davis) Lippincott. Educated in the 
public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. 

In the year 1882, entered the employ of the Pennsyl- 
vania Railroad Co., in the office of the Engineer of 
Maintenance of Way. After remaining with this com- 
pany for three years, left in 1885 to accept a position 
with Carnegie Brothers 
and Co., Limited, under 
H. M. Curry, then Man- 
ager of Blast Furnaces. 
Resigned in 1888, to be- 
come Accountant for 
Kirkpatrick & Co., Lim- 
ited, and the Chartiers 
Iron & Steel Co., (sheet 
steel manufacturers). In 
1896, was appointed Sec- 
retary of Chartiers Iron & 
Steel Co. and Sales Agent, 
Kirkpatrick & Co., Limited. Continued in the sheet 
steel business from April 1900 to November 1908, under 
their successors, the American Sheet Steel Co. and the 
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co. In 1898, with others, 
organized the West Leechburg Steel Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
and became its Secretary. In 1909, was elected Vice- 
President and General Manager of this company, 
which position he now holds. 

Business address: P. O. Box 248, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 6217 Wellesley Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

143 




John Thomas Llewellyn 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
CHICAGO MALLEABLE CASTINGS COMPANY 

Born in Briton Ferry, Wales, July 7, 1863, son of Henry 
and Elizabeth (Gower) Llewellyn. Educated in the 
public schools of Milwaukee, Wis. 

Began his business career at age of sixteen, in a 
minor position in the Milwaukee Works of the North 
Chicago Rolling Mill Co., which later became a part of 
the Illinois Steel Co., and during his fifteen year connec- 
tion with this company, 
was advanced through 
several grades to the posi- 
tion of Assistant General 
Sales Agent. In 1892, 
when the Milwaukee gen- 
eral offices of the company 
were moved to Chicago, 
became President and 
General Manager of the 
Belle City Malleable Iron 
Co., of Racine, Wis. In 
1899, organized the Chi- 
cago Malleable Castings Co., of which he is now Vice- 
President and General Manager. Also Director of the 
Roseland State Savings Bank, of Chicago, 111. 

Honorary member, Lincoln Road Association. Mem- 
ber of Kenwood Club, South Shore Country Club, 
Midlothian Country Club, Western Railway Club, of 
Chicago; member of the Wisconsin Society of Chicago. 
Member of Masonic Fraternity. 

Business address: West Pullman, 111. 

Home address: Hotel Windermere, Chicago, 111. 




144 



James Lord 



PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL MANUFACTURING COMPANY 

Born in Camden, Delaware, May 18, 1844, son of James 
and Martha (Lockwood) Lord. Educated at St. John's 
College, Annapolis, Maryland. p3 

In the period 1872-1882, was employed at the Read- 
ing Bolt and Nut Works; 1882 to 1899, was General Man- 
ager of the Pennsylvania Bolt & Nut Company. In 
September, 1899, became General Manager of the Ameri- 
can Iron and Steel Manu- 
facturing Company, organ- 
ized at that time, to take 
over the Pennsylvania 
Bolt and Nut Co. and 
several other companies 
making bolts, nuts and 
rivets with plants in 
Reading and Lebanon, Pa. 
In 1907, became President 
of the American Iron and 
Steel Manufacturing 
Company which position 
he now holds. Also a Director of the Lebanon Trust Co. 

Was Second Lieutanant and afterward Captain of 
Independent Company, Maryland Cavalry. Served with 
the Army of South-Eastern Virginia and was mustered 
out in August, 1865. 

Member of Military Order of the Loyal Legion, and 
Order of Patriots and Founders of America. Director 
and Treasurer, Good Samaritan Hospital. 

Business address : Lebanon, Pa. 

Home address: Lebanon, Pa. 




145 



Thomas Lynch 



PRESIDENT, 
H. C. FRIGK COKE COMPANY 

Born in Uniontown, Pa., in 1854, son of Patrick and 
Nancy (Daniel) Lynch. Educated in the public schools 
of Uniontown, Pa. 

Commenced as a clerk in a country store in 1872 
and later was employed for a year and a half in a whole- 
sale grocery store in Pittsburgh. During 1875-76, was 
employed in company stores at the mines in the Con- 

nellsville district. In 1877, 
was made Superintendent 
of a mine and coke plant 
of H. C. Frick & Co. In 
1882, was appointed Gen- 
eral Superintendent of the 
H. C. Frick Coke Co., and 
was promoted to the po- 
sition of General Man- 
ager in 1890 and Presi- 
dent in 1897. Has been 
President of the Com- 
pany continuously since 
that time. Also President, National Mining Co., 
United States Coal & Coke Co., and Bunsen Coal Co. 




Business address : Carnegie Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Home address : Greensburg, Pa. 



146 



Samuel McClure 



DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
STEWART IRON COMPANY, LIMITED 

Born in Little Beaver Township, Beaver Co., Pa., Jan- 
uary 3, 1839, son of Joseph and Nancy (Clark) McClure. 
Educated in public schools, Beaver Co., and at Girard 
Academy, Girard, Pa. 

In 1862, entered the employ of James Wood Sons & 
Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa., at their Homewood Furnace, 
Lawrence Co., Pa.; June 10, 1863, Assistant Manager 
of the Wheatland Furnace. 
In 1870, made Manager of 
blastfurnaces; January 10, 
1874, made Superintend- 
ent of blast furnaces, 
muck bar and rolling mill 
of Stewart Iron Co., Lim- 
ited, Sharon, Pa., and on 
August 1, 1876, became 
Agent and Manager of 
the company. In October 
1889, with others, acquired 
all the stock of the Stew- 
art Iron Co., and became Director and General Man- 
ager. State Senator, Pennsylvania, 1885 and 1887. 
Inventor of improved fire brick and automatic stock 
indicator for blast furnaces. 

Member of Iron and Steel Institute (Great Britain) ; 
American Institute of Mining Engineers. Masonic 
Fraternity. Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh and 
Sharon Country Club (President) . 

Business address: Stewart Iron Co., Ltd., Sharon, Pa. 

Home address: Sharon, Pa. 




147 



Cyrus H. McCormick 

PRESIDENT, 
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY 

Born in Washington, D. C, May 16, 1859, son of 
Cyrus H. and Nettie (Fowler) McCormick. Educated 
in public schools of Chicago, 111., and Princeton Uni- 
versity, A. M., 1879. 

Became identified with the McCormick Harvesting 
Machine Co., in the fall of 1879, and filled various 
positions, both in the manufactory and in the office. 
Upon the death of his father in May, 1884, was made 
President of the company and held that office until 1902, 
when he became President of the International Har- 
vester Co., which purchased the plant and business of 
the McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. In 1889, re- 
presented the McCormick Harvesting Co., at the Paris 
Exposition and received the decoration of Officier du 
Merite Agricole, a decoration rarely bestowed upon 
other than citizens of the French Republic. In 1900, 
again represented the McCormick Harvesting Co., at 
the Paris Exposition of that year and received the 
decoration of Officier du Legion d'Honneur de France. 

Director of Merchants' Loan & Trust Co., Chicago; 
Chicago & Northwestern R. R.; and National City 
Bank of New York. Director of Field Museum of 
Natural History, the McCormick Theological Seminary 
of Chicago. Trustee of Princeton University and Lake 
Forest University. Member of Metropolitan and Uni- 
versity Clubs, New York; Chicago and UniversityClubs, 
Chicago, and Chicago Athletic Association. 

Business address: Harvester Building, Chicago, 111. 
Home address: 50 East Huron St., Chicago, 111. 

148 



Charles H. McCullough, Jr. 

VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
LACKAWANNA STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., December 25, 1868, son of 
Charles H. and Elizabeth G. (Piatt) McCullough. 
Educated at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, 
N. J. Degree of Mechanical Engineer. 

Entered the employ of the Illinois Steel Co., in 1891, 
and remained with that Company until 1905, serving in 
various capacities up to that of 2nd Vice-President, 
which position he resigned 
in 1905 to become Vice- 
President and General 
Manager of the Lacka- 
wanna Steel Co., Buffalo, 
N.Y. 

Member of Buffalo, 
Saturn, and Country 
Clubs, of Buffalo; Chicago 
Club, Chicago; Duquesne 
Club, Pittsburgh. Chi 
Phi Fraternity. Trustee 
of Charity Organization 
Society, and Christian Homestead Association, (Buffalo). 

Business address: Lackawanna Steel Co., Buffalo, 
N. Y. 

Home address: 68 Irving Place, Buffalo, N. Y. 




149 



Thomas McDonald 



GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, YOUNGSTOWN DISTRICT, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Allegheny Co., Pa., November 11, 1848, son of 
Patrick and Christiana (Foster) McDonald. Educated 
in the public schools of Allegheny Co., and the Iron 
City Commercial College, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

In 1868, started to learn the carpenter trade and in 
June 1875, began work for the Carnegie Co., as carpenter 
in the construction of the Edgar Thomson Works. In 

March 1876, entered the 
Bessemer Department of 
the works, being promoted 
to Turn Foreman in June 
1880 and to Night Super- 
intendent in 1884. July 
13, 1889, left the Carnegie 
Co., to take charge of the 
Bessemer Dept. of the 
Allegheny Bessemer Steel 
Co., at Duquesne, Pa., 
where he remained until 
February 1, 1893, when he 
became General Superintendent, Ohio Steel Co., Youngs- 
town, O. On January 1, 1907, was made General Super- 
intendent of the Youngstown District, Carnegie Steel Co. 
Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers; 
Engineers' Society of Western Pa.; Vice-Pres., Youngs- 
town Chamber of Commerce. Member, Youngstown 
Club, Mahoning Golf Club, Youngstown and Duquesne 
Club, Pittsburgh. 

Business address : Carnegie Steel Co., Youngstown, O. 
Home address : 307 Madison Avenue, Youngstown, O. 

150 




William Henry McFadden 

VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
MACKINTOSH, HEMPHILL & COMPANY 

Born in Moundsville, W. Va., June 11, 1870, son of 
Galbraith Stewart and Parmelia (Morton) McFadden. 
Educated in the public schools of Moundsville and at 
Lindsey Institute. 

Started as a machinist's apprentice, with Mackintosh, 
Hemphill & Co., April 2, 1888; was made shop foreman 
in October, 1891; Shop Superintendent in June, 1893: 
General Superintendent of 
Mackintosh, Hemphill & 
Co., and General Superin- 
tendent of Star Tin Plate 
Co., in September, 1895; 
was made Vice-President, 
Director and General 
Manager of Mackintosh, 
Hemphill & Co., in 1903. 

Has been actively en- 
gaged in the construction 
and erection of heavy 
rolling mill equipment 
during last ten years. 

Past President of the American Foundrymen's 
Association, Pittsburgh Foundrymen's Association, 
Manufacturer's Association of Pittsburgh and Past Vice- 
President of the Steel Founders' Society of America. 

Member of Duquesne and Union Clubs, Pittsburgh, 
and Pittsburgh Country Club. 

Business address: 12th and Etna Streets, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

Home address: 635 Sherwood Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 




151 



John McGinley 

VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER 
WEST PENN STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Londonderry, Ireland, son of Edward and 
Isabel (McLaughlin) McGinley. Educated in the public 
schools of Londonderry. 

Entered the iron and steel business in 1878 in the 
employ of the Moss End Iron and Steel Company of 
Scotland, as weighmaster in the open hearth department. 
Left in 1885, in order to accept a position with Palmer 

and Company, Limited, 
Jaro on Tyne, England, 
as Foreman of the open 
hearth department. Came 
to the United States in 
1886 and entered the em- 
ploy of Kirkpatrick and 
Co., and remained with 
the company until 1900, 
as Manager of the open 
hearth department. From 
1900 to 1908, was General 
Superintendent of the op- 
erating department of the Allegheny Steel Co. In the 
latter year organized the West Penn Steel Co. and built 
the company's plant at Brackenridge, Pa. At present 
is Vice-President and General Manager of the company. 
Member of the Engineers Society of Western Penn- 
sylvania. 

Business address: Brackenridge, Pa. 

Home address: 544 Second Ave., Tarentum, Pa. 




152 



George Frederick McKay 

PARTNER, 
EDMUND W. MUDGE & COMPANY 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1861, son of John T. R. and 
Melissa (Black) McKay. Educated in private schools, 
Cleveland, Ohio; prepared for college but did not enter. 

Down to 1900, was engaged in the railroad busi- 
ness and subsequently became associated with the iron 
and steel business as manager of traffic. Started in the 
General Freight Department of the Lake Shore and 
Michigan Southern Rail- 
way, serving successively 
as office boy, rate clerk, 
Secretary to the General 
Freight Agent, Chief Clerk 
of General Freight Depart- 
ment , and Division Freight 
Agent. For three years, 
1897-1900, he was Gen- 
eral Manager of the Erie 
Dispatch, Erie Railroad, 
and from 1903 to 1909, 
was traffic manager for 
the Lackawanna Steel Co- From 1902 to date, Traffic 
Manager for the Toledo Furnace Co. In 1909, be- 
came a member of the firm of Edmund W. Mudge & 
Co., of Pittsburgh and New York, and represents the 
firm in New York City. 

Member of Railroad Club, New York; Duquesne 
Club, Pittsburgh; and Union Club, Cleveland. 

Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. 
Home address: 1 West 81st Street, New York. 




153 



Charles Edward McKillips 



SPECIAL AGENT, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 25, 1862, son of James 
Baxter and Sarah Jane (Kerr) McKillips. Educated 
in the public schools of Philadelphia and Wrightsville, 
York Co., Pa. 

Entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad as 
clerk in the freight and passenger office at Wrightsville, 
York Co., Pa., about the year 1878. On May 19, 1880, 

entered the employ of The 
Lucy Furnace Co., Lim- 
ited, as shipping clerk and 
telegraph operator at the 
Lucy Furnaces, and was 
promoted to the position 
of chief clerk in 1884. 
The Lucy Furnace Co., 
Limited, was merged into 
Carnegie, Phipps and Co., 
in 1886. In April 1889, 
was transferred to the 
Homestead Steel Works, 
Munhall, Pa., as chief clerk. On July 1, 1901, was 
transferred to the general offices of the Carnegie 
Steel Co., at Pittsburgh, and appointed special agent in 
charge of Pig Iron and Scrap Supply. Has been con- 
tinuously in the employ of the Carnegie interests and 
Carnegie Steel Co., from the year 1880. 

Member of Union Club and Americus Club, Pitts- 
burgh. 

Business address : Carnegie Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Home address: 311 Maple Ave., Edgewood Park, Pa. 

154 




William Charles McMahon 



PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
BELLE CITY MALLEABLE IRON COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., September 30, 1863, son of 
Robert W., and Ellen (Hurrell) McMahon. Educated 
in the public schools and high school, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Entered first the employ of the Pittsburgh Hinge 
Co., in 1880, and later in the same year, the service of 
the firm of Lewis, Oliver and Phillips. During the 
period, 1884 to 1890, was with J. H. McMahon & Co., 
Chain Manufacturers, 
and from 1890 to 1895, 
with the Phoenix Glass 
Co. Was for five years, 
1895 to 1900, with the 
Oliver Iron & Steel Co., 
and from 1900 to 1905, 
was Assistant Manager of 
the Michigan Malleable 
Iron Co. and Manager of 
the Monarch Steel Cast- 
ings Co. a subsidiary com- 
pany of the Michigan 
Malleable Iron Co. Since 1906, with the Belle City 
Malleable Iron Co., of which he is President and General 
Manager. Also President of Racine Steel Castings 
Co., and Director of the Manufacturers National Bank 
of Racine, Wis. 

Member of Detroit and Country Club of Detroit, 
Mich.; Hamilton and Engineers' Clubs, Chicago, 111.; 
and Racine Country Club, Racine, Wis. 

Business address: Racine, Wis. 

Home address: 107 12th Street, Racine, Wis 




155 



Francis C. McMath 



PRESIDENT, 
CANADIAN BRIDGE COMPANY 

Born in St. Louis, Mo., January 29, 1867, son of Robert 
E. and Frances (Brodie) McMath. Educated at Wash- 
ington University, St. Louis, B. E., 1887. 

Was assistant engineer of Detroit Bridge and Iron 
Works, 1887 to 1898, and in 1899, was made engineer of 
the same company. Since 1900, has been President of 
the Canadian Bridge Co. Also President of the Trussed 

Concrete Steel Co., Limi- 
ted, of Walkerville, Onta- 
rio ; Director of the Struc- 
tural Steel Co., Limited, 
of Montreal; and Vice- 
President of the St. Law- 
rence Bridge Co., Limited, 
of Montreal. 

The St. Lawrence 
Bridge Company of Mon- 
treal is the company which 
recently received the con- 
tract from the Canadian 
Government for rebuilding the Quebec Bridge. This 
bridge will be the longest span contilever bridge in the 
world, a double track structure built largely of nickle 
steel. 

Member of Canadian Society of Civil Engineers 
and Detroit Engineering Society. Member of Detroit 
and University Clubs of Detroit. Trustee of Detroit 
University School and Director, Detroit Y. M. C. A. 
Business address: Walkerville, Ontario. 
Home address: 215 Iroquois Ave., Detroit, Mich. 

156 




Clinton Spaulding Marshall 

DISTRICT MANAGER, WORCESTER DISTRICT, 
AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY 

Born in Rutland, Mass., February 6, 1860, son of 
George C. and Charlotte L. (Harrington) Marshall. 
Educated in the public schools of Worcester and at 
Wilbraham Academy, Wilbraham, Mass. 

Started work with the Washburn & Moen Mfg. Co., 
December 1, 1879, and continued in their employ until 
January 31, 1882; with the Morgan Spring Co., Febru- 
ary 1, 1882, to March 30, 
1891 ; then returned to the 
Washburn & Moen Mfg. 
Co., and has continued 
with the company and 
with its successor, the 
American Steel & Wire 
Co., to the present time, 
being promoted through 
the grades of Superin- 
tendent, Spring Depart- 
ment; Asst. General Su- 
perintendent, South 
Works; General Superintendent, South Works and Dis- 
trict Manager, Worcester District. Director of Wor- 
cester Board of Trade. 

Member of Worcester, Tatassit and Automobile 
Clubs, Worcester; Quinnipiack Club, New Haven, Con- 
necticut. Member of the Masonic Fraternity and of 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. 




Business address: 94 Grove Street, Worcester, Mass. 
Home address: 34 Institute Road, Worcester, Mass. 

157 



Robert Mather 



CHAIRMAN, 
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY 

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 1, 1859, son of James 
and Margaret (Holt) Mather. Educated in public 
schools of Galesburg, 111., and Knox College, Galesburg, 
A. B., 1882; A. M., 1885; LL.D., 1907. 

Admitted to the bar in 1886 and began practice of 
law in Chicago. In 1889, became connected with legal 
department of Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. Co., 

and rose through various 
grades to the posts of Sec- 
ond Vice-President, Gen- 
eral Counsel (1902), and 
First Vice-President, 
(1904). In 1904, became 
President and Chairman 
of Executive Committee 
of Rock Island Co. Was 
made Third Vice-Presi- 
dent, St. Louis & San 
Francisco R. R., in 1903, 
and First Vice-President 
in 1904. Also First Vice-President, Chicago & Eastern 
Illinois R. R., and Evansville & Terre Haute R. R., and 
Chairman St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado R. R. 
In 1909, became Chairman, Westinghouse Electric & 
Manufacturing Co. Officer and Director in several in- 
dustrial companies and banks. Trustee of Knox College. 
Member of Chicago, Illinois and American Bar As- 
sociations. Member of many social clubs. 

Business address: 165 Broadway, New York City. 
Home address: 113 East 37th St., New York City. 




158 



William Gwinn Mather 

PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, 
THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON COMPANY 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 22, 1857, son of 
Samuel Livingston and Elizabeth Lucy (Gwinn) Mather. 
Educated in Cheshire School, Cheshire, Conn., and 
graduate of Trinity College, B. A., 1877; M. A., 1880. 

Entered business in the fall of 1878. Became Vice- 
President of The Cleveland Iron Mining Co., May 25, 
1887, and was elected President of The Cleveland-Cliffs 
Iron Co., July 11, 1891, 
which position he now 
holds. Also President of 
the Lake Superior and Ish- 
peming Ry. Co., the Grand 
Island Steamship Co., the 
National Commercial 
Bank; Vice-President of 
the Citizen's Savings and 
Trust Co., and the Pio- 
neer Iron Co. ; and Director 
and officer of various other 
companies. 

Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers, 
Lake Superior Mining Institute, and American Forestry 
Association. Member of Union and University Clubs, 
Cleveland; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Chicago and 
University Clubs, Chicago; University Club, New York. 
Psi Upsilon Fraternity. Trustee of Trinity College, 
Hartford, Conn. ; Adelbert College, Case School Corpor- 
ation and Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. 

Business address: Rockefeller Bldg., Cleveland, O. 

Home address: Lake Shore Boul., Cleveland, 0. 




159 



Thomas Herbert Mathias 



ASSISTANT GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, 
LACKAWANNA STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, May 24, 1869, 
son of David S. and Tryphena (Jones) Mathias. 
Educated in the public schools of Rosedale, Kansas, and 
Chicago, Illinois. 

In 1886, entered the employ of the North Chicago 
Rolling Mill Company as apprentice at its South 
Chicago Works, which were subsequently taken over by 

the Illinois Steel Company. 
In 1891, was placed in 
charge of roll designing 
and roll turning at these 
works and continued in 
this position until Janu- 
ary, 1905, when he resign- 
ed to accept a similar 
position with the Lacka- 
wanna Steel Company, at 
Buffalo, N. Y. In Janu- 
ary, 1909, was promoted 
to the position of Assist- 
ant General Superintendent of the Lackawanna Steel 
Company which position he continues to hold. 

Belongs to a remarkable steel family: his father, D. 
S. Mathias, being with the Illinois Steel Co; his brother, 
D. R. Mathias, Genl. Supt of Joliet Works; and another 
brother, W. G. Mathias, Asst. Genl. Supt. of Tennessee, 
Coal, Iron and Railroad Co., Ensley, Ala. 

Member of the Buffalo Club, Buffalo, N. Y. 
Business address : Lackawanna Steel Co., Buffalo, N. Y. 
Home address: 176 Dorchester Road, Buffalo, N. Y. 









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160 



Daniel Brownson Meacham 



PARTNER, 
ROGERS, BROWN & COMPANY 

Born in Pulaski, New York, November 19, 1851, son 
of Daniel B. and Eunice S. (Forbes) Meacham. Edu- 
cated at Pulaski Academy and graduate of Starling 
Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, M. D., 1874. 

In June 1882, became Secretary, and later Vice-Presi- 
dent and General Manager of the Norton Iron Works , 
Ashland, Ky., and managed this company until 
1889, when he became 
a member of the firm of 
Rogers, Brown & Mea- 
cham, doing business in 
St. Louis, Mo. In 1891, 
became a member of the 
firm of Rogers, Brown & 
Co., and returned to Cin- 
cinnati. Also President, 
The Hanging Rock Iron 
Co.; Vice-President, 
Cleveland Furnace Co., 
and The Union Furnace 
Co.; Director, Iroquois Iron Co., Empire Steel and Iron 
Co., Rogers, Brown Ore Co., and Detroit Furnace Co. 

Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers. 
Member of Commercial, Optimists, Queen City, Country, 
Hamilton Co. Golf, City, and Business Men's Clubs, 
Cincinnati, Ohio. President, Cincinnati Y. M. C. A.; 
Trustee Avondale Presbyterian Church; Director, Citi- 
zens' Mortgage Loan Co. and Union Bethel. 

Business address : Carew Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Home address: 3901 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

161 




Augustus F. Meehan 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
ROSS MEEHAN FOUNDRY COMPANY 

Born in Covington, Kentucky, February 17, 1872, son 
of James and Eleanor Lee (Childs) Meehan. Graduate 
of Notre Dame University, 1890. 

From 1890 to 1894, was Secretary and Treasurer of 
the Southern Malleable Iron Co.; 1894-1895, General 
Manager of the Elliott Car Co., Gadsden, Alabama. 
Left Alabama in 1895, to develop mining and foundry 

business in Mexico and 
during the period 1895- 
1903, was President and 
General Manager of the 
Monterey Foundry Co., 
Monterey, Mexico, and 
engaged in mining and 
smelting in Mexico. Since 
1903, Vice-President and 
General Manager . of the 
Ross-Meehan Foundry 
Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. 
In 1906, President of the 
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. Also Vice-Pres- 
ident and General Manager, Southern Malleable Iron 
Co.; President, Chattanooga and Montlake Railway 
Company; Director, Montlake Coal Company, and 
Hamilton National Bank, Chattanooga. 

Member of Mountain City Club, Chattanooga; 
Chattanooga Golf and Country Club; and Casino Club, 
Monterey, Mexico. 

Business address: Chattanooga, Tenn. 
Home address: Chattanooga, Tenn. 

162 




George Mesta 

PRESIDENT, 
MESTA MACHINE COMPANY 

Born in Bethel Township, Allegheny Co., Pa., March 
31, 1864, son of Henry and Anna (Gerhold) Mesta. 
Educated in the public schools of Bethel Township, 
Bethel Academy and graduate, Western University of 
Pennsylvania Engineering School, Class of 1885. 

In 1886, engaged as Engineer with Totten & Co., 
Pittsburgh, Pa., designing engines and rolling mill mach- 
inery. In 1887, organized 
the Leechburg Foundry & 
Machine Co., and became 
Vice-President and Gen- 
eral Manager of the com- 
pany. In 1889, was elected 
President of the company. 
In 1898, organized the 
Mesta Machine Co., be- 
came President of the same 
and started the building 
of the present plant at 
West Homestead, Pa. In 
the latter part of 1898, the Mesta Machine Co. pur- 
chased the plants of the Leechburg Foundry & Machine 
Co. and the Robinson Rea Mfg. Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engi- 
neers, American Institute of Mining Engineers and 
Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania. Member 
of Engineers and Machinery Clubs, New York; Duquesne, 
Union, University, and Country Clubs, Pittsburgh; etc. 

Business address: Oliver Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address : West Homestead, Pa. 




163 



Charles Lewis Miller 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, 
AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY 



Born in Reading, Pa., September 30, 1861, son of Chris- 
tian and Wilhelmina (Stein) Miller. Educated in public 
schools of Brooklyn, N. Y. Graduate of Columbia 
University, E. M., 1885. 

Entered the iron and steel business early in 1886 as 
assistant chemist at the Edgar Thomson Works of the 
Carnegie Steel Co. Later became Assistant Superin- 
tendent of the Carbon 
Iron and Steel Co., 
Parry ville, Pa., and sub- 
sequently Superintendent 
of Missouri Furnace Co., 
St. Louis, Mo. In 1890, 
entered the service of the 
Illinois Steel Co., and oc- 
cupied various positions 
as Blast Furnace and 
Steel Works Superintend- 
ent with the company 
until 1899, when he en- 
tered the service of the American Steel and Wire Co., 
and in 1900, became General Superintendent of the 
company, and in 1905, Vice-President and General 
Superintendent . 

Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers. 

Member of Duquesne and Union Clubs, Pittsburgh, 

Pittsburgh Athletic Assn.; Chicago Athletic Assn.; 

Union Club, Cleveland; and Engineers' Club, New York. 

Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 1086 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 




164 



John Mitchell 

PRESIDENT, 
CLEVELAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY 

Born in Clinton County, New York, October 8, 1850, 
son of Daniel and Calista (Rosbery) Mitchell. Edu- 
cated in public schools. 

Started at age of 14 as boy on a vessel on the Lakes 
and worked up to the position of Master of a Steamer. 
Invested his savings in shipping property and in 1887, 
retired from active service on the Lakes in order to look 
after the management of 
the vessels owned by his 
company. In 1890, es- 
tablished the brokerage 
firm of Mitchell & Co., 
at Cleveland, Ohio, and 
continued to purchase 
vessels until today they 
have nineteen steamers . 
Also owns large interests 
in Pacific Portland Cement 
Co., the Western Sugar 
Refining Co., and in coal, 
iron and copper lands in various parts of the United 
States. President of the Huron Iron Mining Company 
of the Miller Ore Company, and the Lake View Land 
and Improvement Company ; Director of the Pittsburgh 
Ore Company, the Groveland Iron Mining Company 
and the First National Bank of Cleveland, Ohio. 

Member of several clubs, the Ohio Society of New 
York and is a Thirty-second degree Mason and Shriner. 

Business address: Rockefeller Bldg., Cleveland, O. 

Home address: 10008 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. 




165 



Ralph Daniel Mitchell 

DIRECTOR, 
CLEVELAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY 

Born in Marine City, Mich., December 5, 1878, son of 
John and Mary (Rouvel) Mitchell. Educated in Uni- 
versity School, Cleveland; Phillips Academy, Andover 
Mass., and graduate of Sheffield Scientific School, Yale 
University, Ph. B., 1902. 

Engaged in the Lake Shipping business with his 
father, John Mitchell, in September, 1902, and has re- 
mained with him since 
that time. Is Director of 
the Cleveland Steamship 
Company, the Automatic 
Sounding Machine Com- 
pany and the Edward 
Manufacturing Company; 
Secretary of the Miller 
Ore Company. 

Member of the Union 
Club, Tavern Club and 
Euclid Club, of Cleveland, 
and Cleveland Chamber 
of Commerce. Member of Book and Snake Society, 
Yale University. 

Business address: 948 Rockefeller Building, Cleve- 
land, 0. 

Home address: 8715 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, O. 




166 



Van Zaxdt Mumford Moore 



SECRETARY AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
CHISHOLM AND MOORE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 

Born at Newtown, Long Island, New York, September 
12, 1851, son of Samuel H. and Elizabeth Ann (Sammis) 
Moore. Educated in Fairchild's Institute, Flushing, 
N. Y., and the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. 

Was first employed in his fathers store. After seven 
years the family moved West, first to Madison, Wis., 
and soon after to Chicago, where with his father and 
brother he organized the 
firm of S. H. and E. Y. 
Moore, dealers in whole- 
sale hardware and iron. 
In 1888, they removed to 
Milwaukee, the business 
being reorganized in the 
Moore Manufacturing and 
Foundry Co., of which the 
subject of this sketch was 
Secretary and Treasurer. 
In 1897, the business was 
again moved, this time to 
Cleveland, Ohio, and reorganized as the Chisholm and 
Moore Manufacturing Co., of which Mr. Moore is Sec- 
retary and General Manager. The company manufac- 
tures chain hoists, trolleys, and other specialties. 

Member, Colonial, Mayfield Country, Athletic, Auto- 
mobile, and Aero Clubs of Cleveland; Cleveland Chamber 
of Commerce, and Merchants' Marine League. 

Business address: Cleveland, O- 

Home address: 9400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. 

167 




Edmund Webster Mudge 



CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 
PHILLIPS SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 12, 1870, son of 
Thomas Henry and Mary Emma (Sheppard) Mudge. 
Educated in the Friends school of Woodstown, N. J. 
President of Edmund W. Mudge and Company, 
dealers in pig iron and coke, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Presi- 
dent of the Youghiogheny and Cheat River Railroad 
Company; Treasurer of the L. P. Seeley Company, and 

of Trimble, Mudge and 
Company ; Chairman of 
the Board of Directors of 
the Phillips Sheet and 
Tin Plate Company, and 
Director of the Pope Tin 
Plate Company, the North 
Preston Coal Company, 
the Pennfield Coal and 
Coke Company, the Pitts- 
burgh Stove and Range 
Company, and the Co- 
lumbia National Bank of 
Pittsburgh. Also connected with the Lackawanna 
Steel Company, the La Belle Iron Works and the 
Lincoln Coal and Coke Company. 

Member of the Duquesne Club, Union Club, Press 
Club, Automobile Club, Country Club, and Pittsburgh 
Athletic Association of Pittsburgh; Union Club, Cleve- 
land, and Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago, 111. 




Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Home address: 5814 Forbes Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

168 



Truman Handy Newberry 

DIRECTOR, 
THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON COMPANY 

Born in Detroit, Michigan, November 5, 1864, son of 
John S. and Helen P. (Handy) Newberry. Graduate of 
Yale University, Ph.B., 1885; A. M., 1910. 

During period 1886-1888, was General Passenger and 
Freight Agent for D.B. C. & A. Ry.; from 1888 to 1902, 
President of the Detroit Steel and Spring Co. ; and from 
1902 to 1905, President Detroit Steel Casting Co. Now 
Vice-President, Newberry 
Furnace Co.; Treasurer, 
O. & W. Thurn Co.; Di- 
rector, The Cleveland- 
Cliffs Iron Co., Packard 
Motor Car Co., Michigan 
State Telephone Co., and 
various banks and trust 
companies in Detroit. 

Served in Spanish War 
as Acting Lieutenant, U. 
S. Navy on U. S. S. Yose- 
mite; Assistant Secretary 
of the Navy, 1905-08; Secretary of the Navy, 1908-09. 
Member of Society of Naval Architects. Member of 
Union, University, and N. Y. Yacht Clubs, New York; 
Chicago Club, Chicago; Metropolitan, Army and Navy, 
and Chevy Chase Clubs, Washington; Yondotega, De- 
troit Country Club, etc., Detroit. Delta Psi Fraternity. 
Vice-President and Trustee of Grace Hospital, Detroit. 

Business address: 1224 Ford Bldg., Detroit, Mich. 

Home address: Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne Co., 
Mich. 




169 



Robert Washington Ney 



MANAGER WIRE MILLS, CLEVELAND DISTRICT, 
AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY 

Born in New York City, February 22, 1855, son of 
Elemier J. and Mary (Alexander) Ney. Educated in 
the public schools of Lowell, Mass., and Brooklyn, 
New York. 

Entered employ of Washburn-Moen Manufacturing 
Co., April 19, 1879, at North Works, Worcester, Mass., 
was transferred to the South Works in January, 1880, and 

made a foreman in the an- 
nealing and cleaning 
house. Worked through 
various departments at 
these works until April, 
1889, when he was trans- 
ferred to the North Works, 
and placed in charge of 
the fine wire and copper 
departments. In October, 
1891, was transferred to 
the Waukegan Works, 
and was in charge of 
manufacturing during construction period and starting 
of the works. June 1, 1898, became Superintendent, 
American Works, Cleveland, Ohio, for the American 
Steel & Wire Co.; July 1, 1899, became Assistant 
Manager, Cleveland District and November 1, 1903, 
Manager of Wire Mills, Cleveland District. 

Member of Euclid, Union, Rowfant and Country Clubs, 
of Cleveland. Masonic Fraternity and Odd Fellows. 
Business address: Cleveland, Ohio. 
Home address: 1818 East 82nd St., Cleveland, 0. 




170 



Francis Embury Norris 



SUPERINTENDENT, SOUTH SHARON AND SHARON WORKS, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in London, England, February 14, 1871, son of 
Daniel and Mary Ellen (Hester) Norris. Edu- 
cated in King's College School, London, and at School 
of Mines, Berlin, Germany. 

Was first employed in the Phoenix Steel Works, 
Ruhrort, Germany, 1889-91, leaving the company in 
order to complete his education at School of Mines. In 
1895, entered the employ 
of the Troy Steel Co., 
Troy, N. Y., remaining 
until 1898; 1899-1901, with 
the National Transit Co., 
as inspector of steel; since 

1901, with the Sharon 
Steel Co., South Sharon, 
Pa., and its successor, the 
Carnegie Steel Co. In 

1902, the Sharon Steel 
Company was acquired 
by the United States Steel 
Corporation by purchase and the operation of the works 
placed in the hands of the Carnegie Steel Company. 
After filling several minor positions, Mr. Norris on 
January 1, 1907, was made Superintendent of the 
South Sharon plant and also that at Sharon. Also 
Director of Colonial Trust Co., South Sharon. 

Member of Verein Deutscher Eisenhuettenleute. 
A thirty-second degree Mason. 

Business address: South Sharon, Pa. 

Home address: 7 Prindle Avenue, Sharon, Pa. 




171 



Rudolph Ortmann 



PRESIDENT, 
AJAX FORGE COMPANY 

Born in Vienna, Austria, June 21, 1864, son of Charles 
L. and Marie (Bock) Ortmann. Educated in public 
schools of Saginaw and Detroit, Michigan, and at the 
Politeknikum, Vienna, Austria. 

Entered the employ of the A j ax F'orge Co., as time- 
keeper in 1885, and has occupied various positions in 
that company since that time, becoming President of the 

company in 1908. In 
1893, became Assistant 
Treasurer of the Griffin 
Wheel Company, and 
was successively promoted 
through several positions 
to the office of Vice-Presi- 
dent in 1900. In 1909, was 
elected President of the 
Sellers Manufacturing 
Co., which operates a 
rolling mill at Chicago, 
and in 1910 was elected 
President of the Edgar Allen American Manganese 
Steel Co. Continues to be active in the management 
of each of the four companies named. 

Member of Chicago, Union, Chicago Athletic, 
Chicago Golf, South Shore Country, Glenview, and 
Saddle and Cycle Clubs of Chicago, 111.; the Railroad 
Club, New York and the Automobile Club of 
America. 

Business address: McCormick Bldg., Chicago, 111. 
Home address: 669 Lincoln Parkway, Chicago, 111. 

172 




Edward O'Toole 



GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, 
UNITED STATES COAL AND COKE COMPANY 

Born in Salineville, Columbiana Co., Ohio, December 
27, 1866, son of Edward and Margaret (Collins) 
O'Toole. Educated in public schools of Salineville, O. 

In March, 1892, became connected with the H. C. 
Frick Coke Co., as fire boss, became mine foreman, June 
'95, Superintendent in June '98 and upon the formation 
of the U. S. Steel Corporation, was made Division 
Superintendent, in charge 
of the American Coke Co., 
Eureka Fuel Co . , and Con- 
tinental Coke Co., then 
under construction. In 
the fall of 1903 jurisdic- 
tion extended to all mines 
of the H. C. Frick Coke 
Co. In July, 1904, ap- 
pointed General Superin- 
tendent of the United 
States Coal and Coke Co., 
Gary, West Virginia. Also 
Director of Gary National Bank, Central Pocahontas 
Coal Co., Crystal Block Coal & Coke Co., etc. 

Colonel of Staff of Gov. Dawson, 1906-09. At 
present Brigadier General of Staff of Governor Glasscock. 

Member Amer. Institute of Mining Engineers, 
American Mining Congress, Coal Mining Institute of 
America. Member Elks Fraternity. President of School 
Board, Adkin District, McDowell Co., W. Va. 

Business address: Gary, McDowell Co., West Va. 

Home address: Gary, McDowell Co., West Va. 

173 




William Pendleton Palmer 



PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 17, 1861, son of James 
Stewart and Eleanor (Pendleton) Palmer. 

In 1881, entered the employ of the Carnegie interests, 
and was successively Secretary and General Sales Agent 
of Carnegie, Phipps & Co., General Sales Agent and 
Assistant to President, Carnegie Steel Co. Left the 
Carnegie Co., February 1, 1896, and became Second 

Vice-President of the Illi- 
nois Steel Co., remaining 
until December 20, 1898, 
when he became associ- 
ated with the American 
Steel & Wire Co., of New 
Jersey, as General Man- 
ager and later as Presi- 
dent. President and 
Director of several subsid- 
iary companies of the 
American Steel & Wire 
Co. ; Director of Trenton 
Iron Co., National Bank of Commerce, Cleveland, and 
Cleveland Trust Co. 

Member of American Society of Civil Engineers; 
Engineers and Railroad^ Clubs, New York; Union, 
Rowfant, Country, Tavern, Hermit, Mayfield and Euclid 
Clubs, Cleveland; Chicago Club, Chicago; Duquesne and 
Pittsburgh Clubs, Pittsburgh. Trustee of Lakeside 
Hospital, Case Library and Western Reserve Hist. Soc. 
Business address : Cleveland, Ohio. 
Home address: Euclid Heights, Cleveland, O. 




174 



Eugene William Pargny 

PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY 

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, June 5, 1866, son of 
Joseph and Louise (Benier) Pargny. Educated in pub- 
lic and private schools of Louisville, Ky. 

In 1890, became associated with the Apollo Iron & 
Steel Co., and after a few years was appointed Pur- 
chasing Agent and subsequently General Sales Agent, 
holding this dual position until April, 1900, when the 

company was absorbed by r— — — — — - — — — 

the American Sheet Steel 
Co. Was then made 
Manager of the Kiskimin- 
etas Valley Mills, includ- 
ing Vandergrift, Leech- 
burg, Hyde Park and 
Saltsburg Works. When 
the American Sheet Steel 
and American Tin Plate 
Companies were merged 
in 1904, he became 2nd 
Vice-President and Gen- 
eral Manager of Sales of the new company, the Ameri- 
can Sheet & Tin Plate Co. In 1906, he was made 1st 
Vice-President and on January 1, 1909, President. 

Member of Engineers' Society of Western Pa.; 
Engineers' and Railroad Clubs, New York; Americus, 
Automobile, Duquesne, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Athletic, 
University, Country and Allegheny Country Clubs, 
Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce. 

Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: Beechwood Boul., Pittsburgh, Pa. 





175 



Leonard Peckitt 



PRESIDENT, 
EMPIRE STEEL AND IRON COMPANY 

Born at Carlton Hall, Yorkshire, England, April 17, 
i860, son of Leonard F. and Frances (Quickfall) Peckitt. 
Educated by private tutor and later at Masham Gram- 
mar School, ending in a four years' course in chemistry 
under Prof. W. F. Stock, County Analyst, Darlington. 

Came to America in 1882, served six years as chem- 
ist for Reading Iron Works, Reading, Pa.; 1888-1890, 

was chief chemist at Crane 
Iron Works, Catasau'qua, 
Pa. ; 1890-1899,was succes- 
sively Assistant Superin- 
tendent, Superintendent, 
General Manager, Vice- 
President and President 
of the Crane Iron Co. In 
1899, took an active part 
in the formation of the 
Empire Steel andiron Co., 
which took over the Crane 
Iron Works and other 
properties in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, was 
the first President of the company, serving continuously 
in that capacity to the present time. Officer and Director 
of several affiliated companies. 

Fellow of Chemical Society of London; member, 
Iron & Steel Institute of Great Britain, and American 
Institute of Mining Engineers. In 1910, was President 
of the Eastern Pig Iron Association. 
Business address: Catasauqua, Pa. 
Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 

176 




John Augustus Penton 



PRESIDENT, 
PENTON PUBLISHING COMPANY 

Born in Paris, Ontario, Canada, May 12, 1863, son of 
Thomas and Anna (Ryall) Penton. Educated in the 
public schools of Sarnia, Ontario. 

From 1879 to 1883, served his apprenticeship as an 
iron-molder in Sarnia, Ontario and subsequently worked 
at this trade in several places in the United States for a 
number of years. Started in the publishing business in 
September, 1892, with a 
periodical devoted to the 
foundry trade, The 
Foundry. Later be- 

came interested in The 
Marine Review and The 
Iron Trade Review in 
Cleveland, Ohio, and in 
September, 1904, organ- 
ized the Penton Publish- 
ing Company to consoli- 
date all these interests. 
This company now pub- 
lishes all of the above mentioned periodicals and also 
Power Boating, Penton's List, the Blue Book of Ameri- 
can Shipping, Penton's Foundry List, etc. 

Took an active part in the formation of the National 
Foundry Association, serving as Secretary from 1896 to 
1903. Secretary of the Merchant Marine League of the 
United States from the time of its formation on Novem- 
ber 21, 1904, to the present time. 

Business address: Penton Building, Cleveland, O. 

Home address: Euclid Villa, Cleveland, Ohio. 




177 



George Walbridge Perkins 



DIRECTOR, 
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION 

Born in Chicago, 111., January 31, 1862, son of George 
Walbridge and Sarah L. (Mills) Perkins. Educated in 
public schools of Chicago. 

Began as office boy in Chicago office of N. Y. Life 
Ins. Co., becoming later, cashier and inspector of agen- 
cies; in 1889, became Superintendent of the Western 
Dept., and in 1892, 3rd Vice-President in charge of 

agencies, with head- 
quarters in New York. 
Promoted to 2nd Vice- 
President in 1898 and 
Vice-President in 1903. 
Chairman of the Finance 
Committee in 1900. 
Partner in the banking 
firm of J. P. Morgan 
& Co., in 1901. Retired 
from banking business in 
1910. Chairman, C. B. & 
Q. R. R.; Chairman, Cin- 
cinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R. R. and Pere Marquette 
R. R. ; Chairman, Finance Com., International Harvester 
Co.; Director, U. S. Steel Corp'n, Northern Pacific Ry. 
Co., National City Bank, Astor Trust Co., Bankers 
Trust Co. and a large number of other companies. 

Trustee of Vassar College. Member of Union 
League, Metropolitan, N. Y. Yacht, Merchants, Coun- 
try and Ardsley Clubs, New York. 

Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. 
Home address: Riverdale-on-Hudson, New York. 




178 



Herbert Farringtox Perkins 



PRESIDENT, 
WISCONSIN STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Constantinople, Turkey, October 18, 1864, 
son of George Augustus and Sarah Elizabeth (Farrington) 
Perkins. Educated at Phillips Andover Academy and 
Yale College, A. B., 1887. 

From 1887 to 1898, was with the National Malleable 
Castings Co., Chicago Works, and worked up from clerk 
to Assistant Treasurer. Left in 1898 to become Man- 
ager of Purchasing De- 
partment, McCormick 
Harvesting Machine 
Co. At formation of In- 
ternational Harvester Co., 
organized the General 
Purchasing Dept. of that 
company. Later became 
Manager of the Steel Dept . 
and afterward President 
of the Wisconsin Steel Co., 
organized to conduct the 
Steel Department. Also 
President of the Wisconsin Lumber Co., and Di- 
vision Manager of International Harvester Co., having 
supervision of purchase of raw materials. Director of 
Continental and Commercial National Bank, Chicago 
Savings Bank & Trust Co., and United Coal Mining Co. 

Member of Chicago, Yale, University and Glen 
View Golf Clubs of Chicago. 




Business address: Harvester Building, Chicago, 111. 
Home address: 6106 Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, 111. 

179 



Antonio Charles Pessano 

PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 3, 1857, son of Antonio 
D. and Elizabeth (Ogden) Pessano. Educated in the 
public schools of Philadelphia with technical education 
by private teachers, and course at Franklin Institute. 
Built the Cresson Works at Philadelphia, becom- 
ing Vice-President and General Manager of the company. 
In 1902, sold interest in Cresson Co., and with others 

m ^ bought the Riverside Iron 
Works, Detroit and later 
developed the Great Lakes 
Engineering Works with 
plants at Detroit, Ecorse 
and St. Clair, Michigan, 
and at Ashtabula, Ohio. 

One of the incorpor- 
ators, and on first Board of 
Directors of Board of 
Commerce, Detroit. 
Member of Amer. Society 
of Mechanical Engineers, 
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 
Detroit Engineering Society. Past President, National 
Founders Assn.; member, National Metal Trades Assn., 
Chamber of Commerce, Ashtabula, Ohio., National 
Assn. of Manufacturers, Employers Assn. of Detroit. 
Member, Engineers Club, New York; Union Club, 
Cleveland; Detroit Club, Grosse Pointe Country Club. 
Vice-President and Trustee, Solvay General Hospital. 
Business address: Detroit, Michigan. 
Home address: 652 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 




180 




Johx Osborne Pew 

VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
THE YOUNGSTOWN IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Brookfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1854, 
son of S. H. and Nancy Ann (Osborne) Pew. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Niles, Ohio. 

After completing his education, was engaged in the 
iron and steel roofing business in Niles, Ohio. Later 
removed to Youngstown, Ohio, where he became one of 
the organizers of The Youngstown Iron and Steel Roofing 
Co. in 1894, and was 
elected Vice-President and 
General Manager of the 
company. The name of 
the company was subse- 
quently changed to The 
Youngstown Iron and 
Steel Co. Was also one 
of the organizers of The 
Marsh-Capron Manufac- 
turing Co. and was elected 
Vice-President and Di- 
rector of that company. 
Now Vice-President and Director, The Youngstown 
Iron and Steel Co.; Vice-President and Director, The 
Marsh-Capron Manufacturing Co.; and Director of 
the Commercial National Bank of Youngstown, Ohio. 

Member of the Youngstown Club, Youngstown, 
Ohio; Union Club, Cleveland, Ohio; and The Ohio 
Society of New York. A thirty-second degree Mason. 

Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. 

Home address: 33 Scott St., Youngstown, Ohio. 

181 



William Stockman Pilling 



PARTNER, 
PILLING & CRANE 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., February 19, 1857, son of 
George Piatt and Tamazine Trimble (Jenks) Pilling. 
Educated in the public schools of Philadelphia and gradu- 
ate of the Central High School. 

From 1872 to 1890, was with the Crane Iron Co., in 
various capacities, finally becoming Treasurer of the 
company. Resigned this position and in period 1890- 

92, was connected with 
William R. Hart & Co. 
In 1892, organized the 
firm of Pilling & Crane, 
which has continued to 
the present time. This 
firm organized the North- 
ern Iron Co. in 1902, with 
Mr. Pilling as Treasurer. 
At present, senior partner, 
Pilling & Crane; Treas- 
urer and Director, North- 
ern Iron Co.; Director, 
Warwick Iron & Steel Co.; The Eastern Steel Co.; 
Benson Mines Co., and Real Estate Title Insurance &' 
Trust Co. 

Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers. 
Member of Union League Club, Philadelphia. Director 
of Penns}dvania Bible Society and Board of Home Mis- 
sions and Church Extension, Methodist Episcopal 
Church. 

Business address: Philadelphia, Pa. 

Home address: 229 W. Upsal St., Germantown, Pa. 

182 




Charles Siverman Price 



PRESIDENT, 
CAMBRIA STEEL COMPANY 

Born at West Chester, Pa., August 27, 1852, son of 
Philip M. and Matilda (Greentree) Price. Educated 
in private schools and graduate Cornell University, 
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, 1872. 

After graduation from college, was first employed by 
the Detroit Bridge & Iron Works, Detroit, Mich., as 
draftsman. Shortly after, was elected city engineer of 
Lock Haven, Pa., serving 
for three years. In June, 
1876, entered the service of 
the Cambria Iron Co., as 
draftsman in the engineer- 
ing department, super- 
vised the construction of 
the first open-hearth plant 
of the company and after 
completion, became turn 
foreman, 1878-81. Was 
promoted successively to 
the positions of Superin- 
tendent of the open-hearth works, 1881-84; Supt. of the 
Bessemer, open-hearth and blooming departments, 
1884-86; Supt. of Metallurgical Department, 1886-90; 
General Supt. of Manufacture, 1890-92. Subsequently 
became General Manager, Vice-President and, March 
15, 1910, was elected President of the Cambria Steel Co. 

Member of Chi Phi Fraternity. Member of Duquesne 
Club, Pittsburgh; Johnstown Country Club, Johnstown. 

Business address: Cambria Steel Co., Johnstown, Pa. 

Home address: Johnstown, Pa. 

183 




Charles Frederic Rand 

PRESIDENT, 
THE SPANISH-AMERICAN IRON COMPANY 

Born in Canaan, Maine, August 17, 1856, son of Frank 
C. and Adeline M. (Smith) Rand. 

From 1876 to 1886, was financial officer of a railroad 
corporation at Milwaukee, Wis. Was for several years, 
President and Treasurer of a number of iron mining com- 
panies of the Gogebic Range, including the Aurora, Colby, 
Tilden, Palms, Superior, Iron Belt and others Was 

receiver of the Penokee 
& Gogebic Consolidated 
Mines and reorganized 
that company. For the 
last seventeen years has 
been engaged in the 
development of iron ore 
properties in Cuba and 
is now President of the 
Spanish- American Iron 
Co., the Ponupo Man- 
ganese Co., and other com- 
panies operating in Cuba. 
Mr. Rand was the discoverer of the great iron ore 
deposits of the northeast coast of Cuba. 

Director, American Institute of Mining Engineers. 
Member, Engineers, Down Town, Lawyers, Railroad, 
Jolly Mariners, Essex County Country, (Treasurer), 
Golf Land Co. of Essex Co. (Treasurer), Chamber of 
Commerce, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New England 
Society, Ohio Society of New York. 

Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. 
Home address: 347 West End Avenue, New York. 




184 



Charles Albert Rathboxe 



TREASURER AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
BUHL MALLEABLE COMPANY 

Born in LeRoy, Genesee Co., N. Y., August 4, 1854, son 
of William Palmer and H. M. (Crane) Rathbone. Edu- 
cated at Patterson Academy, Detroit and Le Roy Acad- 
emy, Le Roy, N. Y. 

Is at present Director, Treasurer and General Man- 
ager of Buhl Malleable Co., and Director of McRae 
Roberts Co., Waterman Motor Co., and Wabash Port- 
land Cement Co. 

Deeply interested in 
building up the manufact- 
uring portion of Detroit 
in the West End. Has 
built many homes for 
working men, insisting 
that they be not rented 
but sold to the men so 
that they might own their 
own homes, become tax- 
payers and consequently 
interested citizens. 

Served through the Spanish war in the Navy Reserves 
on board U. S. Ship "Yosemite." 

Member of Detroit Club, (Director) ; Country Club, 
(Director); Detroit Boat Club; Detroit Naval Reserve. 

Director of Detroit Board of Commerce; member of 
Executive Board of Detroit Employers* Association; 
Past President of Malleable Iron Association of the 
United States. 

Business address : Buhl Malleable Co., Detroit, Mich. 

Home address: Grosse Pointe, Mich. 




185 



David Reeves 

PRESIDENT, 
THE PHOENIX IRON COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 27, 1852, son of Sam- 
uel James and Margaret (Handy) Reeves. Educated 
at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. Re- 
ceived the degree of C. E., 1872. 

Entered the bridge building business in 1872 with the 
firm of Clarke, Reeves & Company and remained con- 
tinuously with this firm during the period of twelve 

years, 1872-1884. On 

December 19, 1878, was 
elected President of the 
Phoenix Iron Company 
and has continued to fill 
that position to the pres- 
ent time. On April 5, 1884, 
was elected President of 
the Phoenix Bridge Com- 
pany and still continues 
to hold that position. Also 
a Director of the Cambria 
Iron Company. 
The controlling interest in the Phoenix Works has 
been in the hands of the Reeves family since 1827, and the 
Presidents since incorporation in 1855 have been David 
Reeves, 1855-1871, Samuel J. Reeves, 1871-1878, and 
David Reeves, grandson of the founder, 1878 to date. 

Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. 
Member of the Engineers' Club, Philadelphia and the 
Philadelphia Country Club. 

Business address: 410 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Home address : Phoenixville, Pa. 




186 



John Reis 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION 

Born in Niles, Ohio, April 9, 1861, son of George C. 
and Elizabeth (Dithridge) Reis. Educated in the public 
schools of New Castle, Pa. 

Entered the employ of Reis Brothers, a firm 
established by his father, and learned the details of 
sheet and plate rolling. In 1886, became Vice-President 
and General Manager of the Gogebic Furnace Co.; in 
1888, was Manager of the 
Nashville Iron, Steel and 
Charcoal Co., with fur- 
naces at West Nashville, 
Tenn. ; and in 1889, joined 
the Tennessee Coal Iron 
and Railroad Co., at Bir- 
mingham, Ala. In 1891, 
became connected with 
the Watts Iron and Steel 
Syndicate, Limited, of 
Middlesboro,Ky. In 1893, 
became connected with 
the Oliver Iron and Steel Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. At the 
formation of the National Steel Co., in 1899, was made 
Manager of Blast Furnaces for the company. When the 
National Steel Co. was absorbed by the U. S. Steel 
Corporation, was made General Superintendent of the 
Shenango Valley District. In 1905, became Assistant 
to President, U. S. Steel Corporation and May 1, 1911, 
Vice-President of the Corporation. 

Business address: 71 Broadway, New York. 

Home address: Montclair, N. J. 

187 




J. Leonard Replogle 

ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT, 
CAMBRIA STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Bedford Co., Pa., May 6, 1876, son of Rhine- 
hart Z. and Mary A. (Furry) Replogle. Educated in 
the public schools of Johnstown, Pa. 

Entered the employ of the Cambria Steel Co., at age 
of 13, as office boy, being later promoted successively to 
the positions of clerk, shipper, Assistant Superintendent 
of Axle Dept., Superintendent of Forge, Axle and Bolt 

Depts., Assistant to the 
Assistant General Man- 
ager, Superintendent of 
Order Dept., Assistant 
General Manager, and 
on March 15, 1910, was 
appointed to the newly 
created position of Assist- 
ant to President, which 
position he now holds. 
Although but thirty-five 
years of age, Mr. Replogle 
m has the record of continu- 
ous service in the employ of the Cambria Steel Com- 
pany for twenty-two years. Director and member 
of Finance Committee of Johnstown Trust Co. 

Director of the American Automobile Association. 
Member of American Electric Railway Association; 
Western Railway Club, Chicago; Johnstown Country 
Club, and Johnstown Automobile Club. 

Business address: Cambria Steel Co., Johnstown, Pa. 
Home address: Fayette St., "Westmont," Johns- 
town, Pa. 




188 



John Van Wicheren Reynders 

VICE-PRESIDENT, 
THE PENNSYLVANIA STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Hoboken, N. J., December 17, 1866, son of 
John and Louise (Sellers) Reynders. Educated at Ho- 
boken Academy, gymnasium in Germany (2 years); 
and graduate Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute, Troy, 
N. Y. with degree of Civil Engineer. 

Appointed engineer (in charge) Bridge and Construc- 
tion Department of The Pennsylvania Steel Co., April 20, 
1892, and became Superin- 
tendent of the same, May 
15, 1896; on January 4, 
1906, was made Vice- 
President and Director of 
The Pennsylvania Steel Co. 
Also a Director of Steelton 
National Bank. Delegate 
to Republican National 
Convention, 1908; Presi- 
dent of Town Council, 
Steelton, Pa.; member, 
National Municipal 
League and much interested in municipal reform. 

Member of American Society of Civil Engineers, En- 
gineers' Society of Pennsylvania, (Past-President); 
American Society for Testing Materials. Member of 
University and Engineers' Clubs, New York; University 
Club, Philadelphia; Harrisburg Club, Harrisburg, Pa. 
Trustee of Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa. 

Business address: Steelton, Pa. 
Home address : Steelton, Pa. 




189 



Franklin Batchelder Richards 



MANAGER ORE AND PIG IRON DEPARTMENTS, 
M. A. HANNA & COMPANY 

Born in North Andover, Mass., November 12, 1862, 
son of Albert D. and Mary F. (Preston) Richards. 
Educated in the public schools of Somerville, Mass., and 
graduate Mass. Institute of Technology, S. B., 1884. 

In 1885, Assistant Chemist, Joliet Steel Works; 1886, 
Chemist, Brier Hill Iron & Coal Co.; 1887, Superintend- 
ent, Himrod Furnaces, Youngstown, Ohio, for same 

company; 1888, in charge 
of ore sales for Tod, 
Stambaugh & Co., Cleve- 
land, Ohio; 1889, for a 
short time Superintendent, 
Brier Hill Iron & Coal 
Co.; 1890-1893, General 
Manager, Buena Vista 
Iron Co., Virginia; since 
1893, with M. A. Hanna 
& Co., first in ore sales de- 
partment, then General 
Manager of Blast Fur- 
naces and now Manager of Ore and Pig Iron Depart- 
ments. Also Officer and Director in several companies 
closely related to the last named company. 

Member of American Institute of Mining Engineers. 
Member of Union, Tavern, Hermit, Country, Mayfield, 
Euclid and Roadside Clubs, Cleveland; Engineers Club, 
New York; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Buffalo Club, 
Buffalo, N. Y.; Detroit Club, Detroit, Mich. 
Business address : Cleveland, O. 
Home address: Euclid Heights, Cleveland, O. 

190 




C. Snellixg Robinson 

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, 
THE YOUNGSTOWN SHEET AND TUBE COMPANY 

Born in Boston, Mass., March 1, 1864, son of Theo- 
dore and Susannah Snelling (Powell) Robinson. Gradu- 
ate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, S. B., 1884. 

After graduation became Assistant Chemist for the 
Joliet Steel Co., 1885-1887; and in 1887, was Chemist 
for Mather, Morse & Co., at Colby Mine, Bessemer, 
Mich.; 1887-1889, Mining Engineer and Assayer, Du- 
luth, Minn.; 1889-1892, 
Chief Chemist, Illinois 
Steel Co., Joliet, 111.; 1892, 
Manager of Blast Fur- 
naces, Dunbar Furnace 
Co., Dunbar, Pa.; 1892- 
1899, Blast Furnace Su- 
perintendent, Asst. Gen- 
eral Superintendent and 
General Superintendent, 
Minnequa Works, Colo- 
rado Fuel & Iron Co., 
Pueblo, Col.; 1899-1906, 
Gen. Mngr. Iron Dept., Colo. Fuel & Iron Co. Since 1906, 
with the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. Member, Nat- 
ional Advisory Board on Fuels and Structural Materials. 

Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers, 
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American 
Society for Testing Materials and The Iron and Steel 
Institute (Great Britain). Member of Duquesne Club, 
Pittsburgh; Youngstown Club and Mahoning Golf Club. 

Business address: Youngstown, O. 

Home address: 429 Wick Ave., Youngstown, O. 




191 



Theodore Winthrop Robinson 



FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, 
ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Boston, Mass., June 7, 1862, son of Theodore 
and Susannah Snelling (Powell) Robinson. Graduate 
of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, S. B., 1884. 
During the period 1885-1889, was Chemist for the 
Joliet Steel Co.; 1889-92, Manager of Blast Furnaces at 
the Milwaukee plant, Illinois Steel Co.; 1892-1899, 
General Superintendent of Colorado Fuel and Iron Co., 

Pueblo, Colorado; in 1899, 
returned to the Illinois 
Steel Co., of which he is 
now the First Vice-Presi- 
dent. Also Director of 
Central Trust Co., of 
Illinois, South Chicago 
Savings Bank and Chicago 
Telephone Co. of Chicago. 
Member of the Iron 
and Steel Institute 
(Great Britain), and the 
American Institute of 
Mining Engineers. Member of the Chicago, Union 
League, Commercial, Mid-Day, University and Glen 
View Clubs of Chicago, 111. Term member of the Cor- 
poration, Massachusetts^ Institute of Technology; 
member of Board of Education of City of Chicago, 
1907-11; member of Board of Managers and Chairman 
of Illinois State Committee of the National Society for 
the Promotion of Industrial Education. 
Business address: Chicago, 111. 
Home address: 1620 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, 111. 




192 



Charles Gustavus Roebling 



PRESIDENT, 
JOHN A. ROEBLING'S SONS COMPANY 

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, December 9, 1849, son 
of John A. and Johanna (Herting) Roebling. Grad- 
uate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, C. E., 1871. 

Mechanical engineer for John A. Roebling's Sons Co., 
of Trenton and Roebling, N. J.; engineer and builder 
of Oil City Suspension Bridge, Oil City, Pa.; engineer 
and contractor of machinery for removal of Cleopatra 
Needle from Alexandria, 
Egypt, to New York, 
1881; contractor and 
builder of cables, Wil- 
liamsburg Suspension 
Bridge, N.Y., 1902. Pres- 
ident of John A. Roeb- 
ling's Sons Co., Roebling 
Construction Co., Porter 
Screen Mfg. Co., New 
Jersey Wire Cloth Co.; 
Director of Mercer Auto- 
mobile Co. ; Vice-Presi- 
dent of John A. Roebling's Sons Co., of New York. 

Member of Legislature of New Jersey, 1893; Presi- 
dential Elector for New Jersey, 1904; Commissioner of 
Water Works, Trenton, N. J.; Commissioner of Water 
Works, Altantic City, N. J. 

Member of Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain; 
American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of 
Engineers' Club, New York, and Lotus Club, Trenton. 

Business address: Trenton, New Jersey. 

Home address: Trenton, New Jersey. 

193 




Ferdinand W. Roebling 



SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
JOHN A. ROEBLING'S SONS COMPANY 

Born in Saxonburgh, Butler County, Pa., February 
27, 1842, son of John A. and Johanna (Herting) Roebling. 
Educated at the Polytechnic College, Philadelphia, Pa. 
An active Director in twenty-nine manufacturing 
and financial corporations. Secretary and Treasurer, 
John A. Roebling's Sons Co. ; Secretary, John A. Roeb- 
ling's Sons Co., of New York; President, Trenton Brass 

& Machine Co.; Union 
Mills Paper Mfg. Co., 
Frick & Lindsay Co.; 
Mercer Automobile Co., 
and Tabulating Machine 
Co. Vice-President, Stan- 
dard Fire Ins. Co. Treas- 
urer, New Jersey Wire 
Cloth Co. Director, Otis 
Elevator Co., A. Leschen 
& Sons Rope Co., Trenton 
Flint and Spar Company, 
Trenton Potteries Co., 
United Power & Transportation Co., Empire State 
Power Co., Interstate Railways Co., Trenton, Hamilton 
& Ewing R. R. Co., Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern R. 
R. Co., Public Service Corporation of N. J., and a 
number of street railway companies and banks. 

Member of Union League Club, Engineers ' Club, 
New York and many other social clubs and societies. 
Trustee of the Public Library, Trenton, N.J. 
Business address: Trenton, N. J. 
Home address: Trenton, N. J. 

194 




Wallace Hurtte Rowe 



PRESIDENT, 
PITTSBURGH STEEL COMPANY 

Born in St. Louis, Mo., February 15, 1861, son of Judge 
Joseph and Margaret (Boyce) Rowe. Educated in 
private schools and colleges of Missouri. 

Started in the wire business in St. Louis in 1883. In 
1886, with former associates, organized the Braddock 
Wire Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. and became Treasurer and 
General Manager. Built and organized the company's 
plant at Rankin, Pa. This 
company was merged in 
December, 1892, in the 
Consolidated Steel and 
Wire Co., Chicago, and 
Mr. Rowe was placed in 
charge of all its Pennsyl- 
vania interests. Took an 
active part in the organi- 
zation of the American 
Steel & Wire Co., which 
absorbed the Consolidated 
and continued with the 
American Steel & Wire Co. for a year after its absorption 
by the U. S. Steel Corpn. Resigned in order to estab- 
lish the Pittsburgh Steel Co., of which he was elected 
President. Also President of Pittsburgh Steel Products 
Co.; Vice-President, Pittsburgh Ice Co.: Director, 
Duquesne National Bank. 

Member of Duquesne, University, Union Clubs, and 
Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh, etc., etc. 

Business address: Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: Pittsburgh, Pa. 

195 




John Louis August Ruhl 



ASSISTANT SECRETARY, 
THE ROESSLER & HASSLACHER CHEMICAL COMPANY 

Born in New York City, January 22, 1862, son of Wil- 
liam and Emma (Steegmann) Ruhl, Educated in pri- 
vate school in New York and finished education in Ger- 
many (3 years). Took Chemical Course at Cooper's 
Union Night School. 

On his return from Europe in September, 1879, 
started in the chemical business and for five years 

was situated in Boston. 
In 1889, joined The Roess- 
ler and Hasslacher Chemi- 
cal Company and from 
1893 to 1900, traveled on 
the Pacific coast and in 
Mexico selling cyanide and 
other mining supplies to 
cyanide and chlorination 
plants. In 1900, became 
Assistant Secretary and 
Office Manager of the 
Ferro Alloy Department 
which position he now holds. Director, Perth Amboy 
Chemical Works. 

Member of The Iron and Steel Institute, Great Bri- 
tain; American Institute of Mining Engineers, Society 
of Chemical Industry, Electro-chemical Society, and 
American Chemical Society. Member of New York Ath- 
letic Club, Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Chemists' 
Club and German Liederkranz. 

Business address: 100 William Street, New York. 
Home address: 817 West End Avenue, New York. 




196 



Walter Clark Runyon 

PRESIDENT, 
THE STRUTHERS FURNACE COMPANY 

Born in Chicago, Illinois, April 9, 1857, son of Clark 
and Laura (Wheelock) Runyon. Educated in public 
and private schools of Chicago, Illinois. 

Started in business in 1871, with the Union Rolling 
Mill Co., in Chicago and became Secretary of the com- 
pany in 1879. Resigned in 1881, to join J. B. Stubbs, 
with firm name of Stubbs & Runyon, in iron and steel 
commission business. In 
1886, removed to Cleve- 
land, 0., and organized 
the firm of Runyon, Stubbs 
and Mack, iron ore com- 
mission dealers. In 1894, 
engaged in the blast fur- 
nace business and in 1896, 
purchased the Struthers 
Furnace Co. In 1905, 
organized the Struthers 
Coal & Coke Co., and is 
now President of both 
companies. Also senior partner in the firm of Runyon, 
Fairbank & Co. One of the organizers and the first 
Secretary of the Lake Superior Iron Ore Association. 
Organizer of the Bessemer Pig Iron Association. 

Member of the American Institute of Mining Engin- 
eers. Member of Lotos Club, New York; Automobile 
Club of America, Ohio Society of New York, Empire 
State Society, Sons of the American Revolution. 

Business address : 1106 Citizens Bldg., Cleveland, 0. 

Home address : Hotel Marie Antoinette, New York. 




197 



John Ross Russel 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, 
GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS 

Born in Detroit, Mich., July 11, 1857, son of George 
Black and Anne (Davenport) Russel. Educated in and 
graduated from the public schools of Detroit, Mich., 
and graduate of the University of Michigan with degrees 
of B. A., 1879, and M. D., 1882. 

In 1882, engaged in the foundry business with the 
Russel Wheel and Foundry Company; was elected Sec- 
retary of the company in 
1885, and elected to the 
dual position of Secretary 
and Treasurer of the com- 
pany in 1890. In 1902, in 
connection with Detroit, 
Chicago, Cleveland, Buf- 
falo, and New York par- 
ties, organized the Great 
Lakes Engineering Works 
with principal offices at 
Detroit, Michigan and 
was made Secretary and 
Treasurer of the company at its organization. In 
1909, was elected Vice-President of the company but 
still retains his post of Treasurer. 

Member of the Detroit Club, University Club of 
Detroit, Detroit Boat Club, Detroit Country Club, 
Union Club of Cleveland, Ohio, and Huron Mountain 
Club of Northern Michigan. Delta Kappa Epsilon 
Fraternity. 

Business address : Foot of Rivard St., Detroit, Mich. 
Home address: 673 Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich. 

198 




William Durham Sargent 



PRESIDENT, 
READING STEEL CASTING COMPANY 

Born in Lynn, Mass., June 16, 1863, son of George M. 
and Helen M. (Durham) Sargent. Graduate of North- 
western University, A. M., 1884, and Massachusetts 
Institute of Technology, M. E., 1887. 

Served apprenticeship in the machine department of 
the Pullman Co., Pullman, 111., and also at the Ramapo 
Iron Works, Hilburn, N. Y. In 1888, became Super- 
intendent of the Congdon 
Brake Shoe and Foun- 
dry Co., Chicago; in 1892, 
Vice-President of the 
Sargent Co. ; in 1898, Pres- 
ident of the Sargent Co. ; 
in 1901, President of the 
American Brake Shoe & 
Foundry Co. In 1905, 
Vice-President, American 
Steel Foundries; in 1906, 
President, Reading Steel 
Castings Co.; in 1910, 
President of the Bayonne Steel Casting Co.; in 1911, 
Chairman, Board of Directors, Saurer Motor Co. 

Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers, 
American Society of Mechanical Engineers; member of 
Railroad, Engineers and Technology Clubs of New York; 
University Club, Chicago. Secretary, Essex County 
Country Club, West Orange, N. J. Phi Kappa Sigma 
Fraternity. 

Business address: 30 Church Street, New York. 

Home address: Hutton Park, West Orange, N. J. 

199 




William Bacon Schiller 



PRESIDENT, 
NATIONAL TUBE COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 7, 1859, son of John G. 
and Ann J. (Queen) Schiller. Educated in the public 
schools of Youngstown, Ohio. 

Began work in 1876, as office boy for R. W. Hitch- 
cock & Co., Youngstown; Jan. 1, 1880, clerk, Second 
National Bank, Youngstown; Jan. 1, 1883, bookkeeper, 
Brier Hill Iron & Coal Co., and in March of same year, 

made Secretary of the 
company. In 1886, was 
made Treasurer and Gen- 
eral Manager of the 
Youngstown Coke Co., 
and the Bessemer Lime- 
stone Co., Limited. Came 
to Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 
1, 1889, as General Man- 
ager of the Monongahela 
Furnace Co. From 1892, 
held the position of 
Manager of Blast Fur- 
naces and Steel Works. July 1, 1899, the date of organi- 
zation of the National Tube Co., became Manager of all 
the works at McKeesport. In April, 190Q, made Di- 
rector and Asst. First Vice-Pres. ; in March, 1901, became 
First Vice-President; and in August, 1902, President. 

Member of Duquesne, Pittsburgh, Union and Pitts- 
burgh Golf Clubs, Pittsburgh; and Allegheny Country 
Club, Sewickley, Pa. Director, Kingsley House Assn. 
Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Home address: 5075 Forbes Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

200 




Isaac MacBurney Scott 



PRESIDENT, 
LA BELLE IRON WORKS 



Born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 19, 1866, 
son of William Briar and Mary (Boyd) Scott. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Morristown, Ohio. 

Began in 1883 in the shipping department of the 
Aetna Iron and Nail Company, Bridgeport, O., and con- 
tinued with this company and its successor, the Aetna- 
Standard Iron & Steel Company, until 1893, serving 
successively as paymaster, 
invoice clerk, bookkeeper 
and Assistant Secretary. 
In 1893, was elected Sec- 
retary and Treasurer of 
the Beaver Tin Plate 
Company, Lisbon. In 
1898, returned to the 
Aetna-Standard Iron & 
Steel Company as Sec- 
retary and continued as 
such until 1899, when the 
Company was acquired by 
the American Sheet Steel Company. From 1899 to 1903, 
was Auditor of the American Sheet Steel Company. In 
September, 1903, was elected Treasurer of the La Belle 
Iron Works and in June, 1904, President. Also Vice- 
President, Scott Lumber Company, Bridgeport, Ohio. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Steubenville 
Country Club ; and Ohio Society of New York. 




Business address: Steubenville, Ohio. 

Home address: 514 North Fifth St., Steubenville, O. 

201 



Jasper Holmes Sheadle 



SECRETARY, 
THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON COMPANY 

Born in New Bedford, Pa., son of Obediah and Sarah 
(Barnheisel) Sheadle. Educated in public schools, and 
at Hiram College. 

First joined his father in banking business at Girard, 
Ohio, and was for two years teller of Girard Savings 
Bank. At age of 22, became Assistant Cashier of the 
Second National Bank of Youngstown. Left the bank- 

m ing business and went to 
New York City as Super- 
intendent of Laying of 
Gas Mains for the Stand- 
ard Gas Light Co. In 
1888, became Secretary 
of the Mahoning Val- 
ley Iron Manufacturers' 
Association. In 1890, be- 
came Secretary of Cleve- 
land-Cliffs Iron Co., in 
charge of ore sales and lake 
transportation. Also Vice- 
President, Cleveland Iron Mining Co., Jackson Iron Co., 
Excelsior Iron Co.; Secretary of Grand Island Steamship 
Co., Hopkins Steamship Co.; Director of Presque Isle 
Transportation Co., Hanna Transit Co., Miller Transit 
Co., Cleveland Trust Co. Vice-President, Lake Car- 
riers' Assn. and Director Great Lakes Protective Assn. 
Member of the Union, Rowfant, Mayfield Country, 
and Euclid (Past President) Clubs of Cleveland, Ohio. 
Business address : Rockefeller Building, Cleveland, O. 
Home address: Norfolk Road, Cleveland, O. 

202 




Samuel Bertram Sheldon 



CONSULTING ENGINEER 



Born in Manchester, Mass., August 31, 1868, son of 
Charles H. and Mary A. C. (Smith) Sheldon. Educated 
at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Class of 1889, 
taking the special course in chemistry. 

From January, 1889 to October, 1890, Assistant 
Chemist, Milwaukee Works, Illinois Steel Co.; October, 
1890 to May, 1892, Chief Chemist, Otis Steel Co., Ltd., 
Cleveland, and May, 1892, 
to November, 1899, Su- 
perintendent of Bessemer 
and Open Hearth Depart- 
ments; November, 1899 to 
May, 1901, Asst. General 
Superintendent, Joliet 
Works, Illinois Steel Co., 
and General Superin- 
tendent of same, May, 
1901 to November, 1903; 
November, 1903 to Febru- 
ary, 1909, General Super- 
intendent, Lackawanna Steel Co.; February, 1909 
to December, 1909, General Superintendent, Saucon 
Works, Bethlehem Steel Co. Since December, 1909, 
Consulting Engineer. 

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 
Fraternally, a Mason. 




Business address : 117 Church Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 
Home address: 117 Church Street, Bethlehem, Pa. 



203 



Louis Alfred Shepard 



NEW YORK MANAGER, 
TIOGA STEEL AND IRON COMPANY 

Born in Spencer, Tioga County, N. Y., November 24, 
1870, son of Silvenes and Mariette (Schofield) Shepard. 
Educated at Rochester University and graduate Cornell 
University, A. B., 1892. 

In 1898-99, was mechanical engineer for the P. & R. 
Ry.; from 1899 to 1904, chief engineer for designing and 
construction of steel freight cars, with Cornelius Vander- 

bilt; 1904-1906, Secretary, 
Manager of Sales and Di- 
rector of Benjamin Atha 
& Co., and 1906-1910, 
held the same positions in 
the Atha Steel Casting 
Co., its successor. The lat- 
ter company, was succeed- 
ed by the Titan Steel 
Casting Co., in 1910, and 
Mr. Shepard became Vice- 
President, General Man- 
ager and Director. 
Member of American Society of Mechanical Engin- 
eers, American Electric Railway Association, American 
Railway Master Mechanics' Association, American 
Society of Automobile Engineers. Member of Engin- 
eers', Railroad, Machinery and Cornell University Clubs 
of New York. Member St. Anthony Club. Member 
N. Y. Railroad Club, New England Railroad Club, 
Central Railroad Club. Delta Psi Fraternity. 

Business address: Room 517, 30 Church St., N. Y. 
Home address: 23 GlenwoodAve., East Orange, N. J. 

204 




Richard Brinsley Sheridan 



GENERAL MANAGER, 
THE BROWN HOISTING MACHINERY COMPANY 

Born in London, England, September 10, 1872, son of 
Henry Brinsley and Clara (Kimball) Sheridan. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio; the 
University School, Cleveland; Yale University; and 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Received the 
degree S.B., 1895, from Mass. Institute of Technology. 

After graduating from college in 1895, entered 
the United States Navy 
in the Construction and 
Repair Department and 
remained in the service 
until the fall of 1896, 
when he became associ- 
ated with The Brown 
Hoisting Machinery Com- 
pany of Cleveland, 
Ohio. Has continued in 
the employ of this com- 
pany ever since serving the 
company in the capacity 
of mechancial engineer. Promoted through various 
grades to the position of General Manager of the Com- 
pany which position he now holds. 

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers 
and Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. 
Member of Union Club, Tavern Club, Hunt Club, and 
Mayfield Country Club, Cleveland; Sigma Chi Fra- 
ternity. 

Business address : Cleveland, Ohio. 

Home address: Cleveland, Ohio. 




205 



William Paul Siebert 



ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER OF SALES, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 9, 1859, son of William 
and Mary Z. (Zimmerman) Siebert. Educated in the 
public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Began his business career with the McConway and 
Torley Company, Pittsburgh, acting as chief clerk from 
1880 to 1889. Became salesman for Park Brothers 
and Company, Pittsburgh, and had his headquarters at 

Denver, Colorado, during 
the period 1892 to 1895. 
In 1895, became General 
Manager of Sales for the 
Ohio Steel Company, 
Youngstown, Ohio, and 
continued in the same 
capacity with the Nation- 
al Steel Company, which 
acquired the Ohio Steel 
Company in 1899. At the 
formation of the United 
States Steel Corporation, 
the National Steel Company was merged with the 
Carnegie Steel Company, and Mr. Siebert became 
Assistant General Manager of Sales for the latter 
company. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Union Club and Pitts- 
burgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh. 




Pa. 



Business address: 313 Carnegie Bldg., Pittsburgh, 

Home address: Sewickley, Pa. 

206 



Francis Charles Smink 



PRESIDENT, 
READING IRON COMPANY 

Born in Kutztown, Berks County, Pa., September 8, 
1845, son of H. B. and Elizabeth (Ebert) Smink. Edu- 
cated in Reading High School, Reading, Pa. 

Began as bookkeeper in a shoe manufacturing estab- 
lishment. In 1864, was Secretary to the Superintend- 
ent of the Philadelphia and Reading Company and later 
resigned to accept a position in Bushong Brothers Bank 
of which he became cashier 
and acted as such until 
1877. Mr. Smink then 
entered the service of the 
Reading Iron Works as 
Business Manager and 
continued in that capacity 
until 1889, when the com- 
pany was reorganized as 
the Reading Iron Co., 
with Mr. Smink as Vice- 
President and General 
Manager. He succeeded 
Mr. G. F. Baer as President in 1902. Also member of 
the Executive Committee and Director of the Pennsyl- 
vania Steel Company and Director of its numerous sub- 
sidiary companies. Director of Temple Iron Co., Pure 
Oil Co., Reading Trust Co., and other companies. 

Member of Franklin Institute, Philadelphia and 
American Institute of Mining Engineers. Member of 
Manhattan and Railroad Clubs, New York. 

Business address: Reading, Pa. 

Home address: 217 North 5th Street, Reading, Pa. 

207 




Cameron C. Smith 



PRESIDENT, 
UNION STEEL CASTING COMPANY 

Born in Butler Co., Pa., April 24, 1861, son of Joseph 
S. and Mary A. (Watson) Smith. Educated at Waynes- 
burg College, A. B., 1882. 

In 1883, became clerk for Wilson, Walker & Co., 
later merged in Carnegie, Phipps & Co., and Carnegie 
Steel Co. After 1885, filled various positions in the 
Order Department. In 1893, left the Carnegie Steel 

Co., to become bookkeeper 
and salesman for the Reli- 
ance Steel Casting Co. 
In 1899, left the latter 
company and organized 
and built the works of the 
Union Steel Casting Co. 
Was first elected Secre- 
tary and General Manager 
and shortly afterward, 
President, which position 
he now holds. 

Member of American 
Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechani- 
cal Engineers, American Society for Testing Materials; 
Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania; Director 
of the Pittsburgh Y. M. C. A. Member of Sons of 
American Revolution and a Mason. Member of Du- 
quesne Club, Pittsburgh. 

Business address: Union Steel Casting Co., Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

Home address: 719 North Negley Avenue, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

208 




Charles J. Snow 

TREASURER AND DIRECTOR, 
THE BRUCE-MACBETH ENGINE COMPANY 

Born in Albany, N. Y., April 20, 1867, son of Joseph H. 
and Anna E. (Smith) Snow. Educated in the public 
schools of Cleveland, Ohio. 

For several years, was connected with the American 
Shipbuilding Co. which united all the shipbuilding plants 
on the Great Lakes in 1899. Resigned his position 
with this company in order to engage in business for 
himself and became one 
of the organizers and in- 
corporators of the Mac- 
beth Iron Company at its 
formation in 1901. The 
name of this company was 
subsequently changed to 
that of The Bruce-Mac- 
beth Engine Company. 
Mr. Snow was elected 
Treasurer and Director of 
the company at the time of 
its formation and still con- 
tinues to serve the company in that capacity. Beside 
being Treasurer and Director of the Bruce-Macbeth 
Engine Company, Mr. Snow is also a Director of The 
Pando Coal Company. 

Member of the Cleveland Athletic Club. For many 
years actively indemnified with the National Metal 
Trades Association in its branch at Cleveland. 




Business address: 2111 Center St., Cleveland, O. 
Home address: 1494 Clarence Ave., Lakewood, O. 

209 



Henry Steinman Snyder 



SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, 
BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY 



Born in Bethlehem, Pa., May 21, 1869, son of Mifflin 
H. and Angeline (Steinman) Snyder. Educated in the 
public schools of Bethlehem, Pa. 

Became Assistant to the President, Bethlehem Iron 
Co., May 29, 1895; Secretary and Treasurer, Bethlehem 
Steel Co., August 27, 1901; Secretary and Treasurer, 
Bethlehem Steel Corporation, January 19, 1905, Vice- 
President, Bethlehem Steel 
Co., July 17, 1906; was 
elected President of Jur- 
agua Iron Co., January 2, 
1909, and President of the 
Bethlehem Iron Mines Co. , 
April 21, 1909, and Presi- 
dent of the Cheever Iron 
Ore Co., September 14, 
1909. Also 2nd Vice-Presi- 
dent, Bethlehem Steel 
Company. Director, 
Bethlehem Steel Corpora- 
tion, Bethlehem Steel Company, .Union Iron Works, 
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corporation, Samuel L. 
Moore & Sons Corporation, Philadelphia, Bethlehem & 
New England R. R. Co. and Minsi Trail Bridge Co. 

Member of Engineers' Club, Railroad Club, and Penn- 
sylvania Society of New York; American Club, Havana; 
Bethlehem Club, Bethlehem; and Country Club of 
Northampton County. 

Business address: South Bethlehem, Pa. 

Home address: 150 Church St., Bethlehem, Pa. 




210 



John Stambaugh 

SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
YOUNGSTOWN STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Girard, Ohio, February 15, 1862, son of John 
and Caroline (Hamilton) Stambaugh. Graduate of 
Cornell University, Ph. B., 1884. 

From 1885 to 1887, was chemist for the Youngstown 
Steel Company; 1887 to 1900, with the William Tod 
Company, being promoted to the position of Manager; 
since 1900, Secretary and Treasurer of the Youngstown 
Steel Company. Also at 
present, President, The 
William Tod Company, 
and The Youngstown & 
Southern Ry. Company; 
Vice-President, The Tod 
Stambaugh Company; 
Secretary and Treasurer, 
The Graceton Coke 
Company; Director, The 
Biwabik Mining Com- 
pany, The First National 
Bank, Youngstown, and 
the Dollar Savings and Trust Company, Youngstown. 

Member of the Youngstown Club, Youngstown; 
Union Club, Cleveland; and Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh. 
Trustee of the Youngstown City Hospital. 

Business address : 513 Stambaugh Building, Youngs- 
town, O. 

Home address: 621 Wick Ave., Youngstown, O. 




211 



Francis Lynde Stetson 

GENERAL COUNSEL, 
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION 

Born in Keeseville, Clinton County, N. Y., April 23, 
1846, son of Lemuel and Helen (Hascall) Stetson. 
Educated in Plattsburgh Academy, Williams College 
A. B., 1867, A. M.; Columbia University Law School, 
L.L.B.; and L.L.D. (St. Johns College, Maryland.) 

Engaged in practice of law in New York City from 
1869; now senior member of law firm of Stetson, Jennings 

=, and Russell. General 
counsel for United States 
Steel Corporation since its 
formation in 1901, U. S. 
Rubber Co. since 1901, 
Northern Pacific Railway 
since 1896, Erie Railroad 
since 1895, and Southern 
Railway since 1894. Di- 
rector of U. S. Express 
Co., and Niagara Falls 
Power Co. 

Member of the Century 
University, Grolier, Metropolitan, Riding, Democratic, 
National Arts Clubs, New York. President, Alpha Delta 
Phi Club; President, Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity, 1908-10; 
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity; President, Church Club, 
New York, 1909-10; President, New York State Bar 
Association, 1908; President, Bar Association of City of 
New York, 1910-11. 




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Business address: 15 Broad Street, New York. 
Home address: 4 East 74th Street, New York. 

212 



Archibald Alston Stevenson 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
STANDARD STEEL WORKS COMPANY 

Born in Allegheny City, Pa., April 10, 1862, son of 
Joseph P. and Margaret J. (Alston) Stevenson. Grad- 
uate of high school, Rock Island, 111., 1878 and attended 
University of Illinois two years. 

Entered the employ of the Southwark Foundry & 
Machine Co., in July, 1881, and remained four years and 
a half, the last year as foreman of the drawing room. 
From 1886 to 1888, with 
the Cambria Iron Co., at 
first in the Chief En- 
gineer's office and later as 
foreman of the Forge and 
Axle Plant. Entered the 
employ of the Standard 
Steel Works Co., in 1888, 
as engineer and filled vari- 
ous positions until Janu- 
ary 1, 1903, when he was 
made Superintendent. In 
July, 1908, was elected 
Vice-President of the Standard Steel Works Company. 

President of Association of American Steel Manufac- 
turers. Member, American Society of Mechanical En- 
gineers, American Institute of Mining Engineers, 
American Society for Testing Materials, International 
Association for Testing Materials, Franklin Institute 
of Philadelphia and Western Railway Club, Chicago; 
Union League, Art and City Clubs, Philadelphia. 

Business address: Morris Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 
•Home address: 121 Edge wood Road, Ardmore, Pa. 

213 




James Sydney Stillman 



SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
EMPIRE STEEL AND IRON COMPANY 

Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., June 18, 1877, son of Charles 
A. and Elfreda (Walker) Stillman. Graduate of the 
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with the 
degree of A. B., in 1896. 

After graduation, entered the employ of the Corona 
Coal and Coke Co., and remained with the company two 
years, 1896-1898. Later was connected with the South- 
ern Coal Company and 
in 1899, removed to Birm- 
ingham, Alabama, being 
there engaged in business 
with a firm of Insurance 
Brokers for several 
months. In the same 
year became connected 
with the Empire Steel and 
Iron Company and has 
remained continuously in 
the employ of the company 
since that time, being pro- 
moted through various grades to the office of Secretary 
and Treasurer of the company, which position he now 
holds. Mr. Stillman is also Secretary and Director of 
the Crane Iron Works, the Mount Hope Mineral Rail- 
road Company, Victoria Coal and Coke Company, Sewell 
Colliery Company and the Crane Railroad Company. 





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Home address: Catasauqua, Pa. 



214 



John McPherson Taylor 



PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
TAYLOR-FORBES COMPANY 

Born in Belfast, Ireland, May 24, 1866, son of William 
and Mary (McPherson) Taylor. Educated in public 
schools of Belfast, Ireland and Toronto, Canada. 

Served apprenticeship at James Morrison's Brass 
Works, Toronto, and at age of 22, became Manager of 
the Sales Department. In 1888, organized the Domin- 
ion Radiator Co., and became Secretary and General 
Manager. In 1892, was 
appointed Director, Secre- 
tary, Treasurer and General 
Manager. In 1902, organ- 
ized the Taylor-Forbes 
Co., of which he has been 
since organization, Presi- 
dent and General Man- 
ager. Also President, 
Guelph Oil & Gas Co.; 
Vice-President, Standard 
Fittings Co. ; and Director, 
Empire Traction Co. 

Member National Founders' Association; American 
Foundrymen's Association; Canadian Manufacturers' 
Association, (member of Council). Director, Guelph 
General Hospital; member, Executive Board, St. John's 
Ambulance Association of Canada. Member, Masonic 
Fraternity, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Macabees. 
Member, National and Engineers' Clubs, Toronto; 
Travelers' Club, Winnipeg; and Priory Club, Guelph. 

Business address: Guelph, Ontario. 

Home address: Guelph, Ontario. 

215 




W. Hetherington Taylor 



PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, 
DAVID WILLIAMS COMPANY 

Born in Buffalo, N. Y., January 31, 1860, son of William 
and Elizabeth (Hetherington) Taylor. Educated in the 
public schools and at a Business College. 

From 1893 to 1898, Vice-President of the McGraw 
Publishing Co., publishers of the " Street Railway Jour- 
nal" and "American Electrician ;" 1898-1902, President 
of the Trade News Publishing Co., publishers of "Hub," 

"Painting and Decorat- 
ing," "Harness" and "Car- 
riage and Harness." In 
1903, organized the Tay- 
lor Publishing Co. and 
consolidated "The Engi- 
neer," published in Cleve- 
land, with "Steam Engi- 
neering," published in Chi- 
cago. Was President of 
this company until 1907, 
when he came to New 
York and became Presi- 
dent and Treasurer of the David Williams Co., pub- 
lishers of "The Iron Age," "Iron Age Hardware," 
"Metal Worker" and "Building Age" and also pro- 
prietors and publishers of technical and trade books. 

Member of Machinery Club, New York; Space Club 
and Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago; Common- 
wealth Club and Country Club, Upper Montclair; Essex 
County Country Club and other clubs. 

Business address : 239 West 39th St., New York City 
Home address : 433 Park St., Upper Montclair, N. J. 

216 




Rodney Thayer 



VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
BALDT STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Boston, Mass., March 27, 1873, son of Charles 
French and Mary J. (Eddy) Thayer. Educated at 
Cambridge Latin School, Cambridge, Mass. 

Entered the service of the Babcock and Wilcox Co., 
boiler manufacturers, and remained with them during 
the period 1891-96; during period 1896-1904, engaged in 
business as Thayer & Co., Inc., makers of water tube 
steam boilers. In 1904, 
went to New Castle, Dela- 
ware, to construct the 
works of the Baldt Steel 
Co., and has been Mana- 
ger of the company since 
that time. This company 
manufactures all kinds of 
steel castings. In addition 
to a steel foundry , the com- 
pany built an open hearth 
steel plant consisting of 
three thirty-ton Siemens- 
Martin acid open hearth furnaces. Also Vice-President 
of Baldt Steel Co., and Director of the Federal Terra 
Cotta Co., and First National Bank (Wilmington). 

Member of Puritan Club, Boston; Calumet and 
Metropolitan Clubs, New York; Markham and Racquet 
Clubs, Philadelphia; Wilmington Club, Wilmington and 
Baltimore Club, Baltimore. 




Business address: New Castle, Delaware. 
Home address: Wilmington, Delaware. 

217 



William Arthur Thomas 



PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
THE THOMAS STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Wales, June 8, 1865, son of Thomas B. and 
Margaret (Davies) Thomas. Educated in public schools 
of Niles, Ohio. 

For a period of about fifteen years was engaged in the 
dry goods business. When the American Sheet Steel 
Co., was formed, disposed of his dry goods interests and 
entered the sheet business, organizing the Niles Iron 

& Sheet Company with a 
capital stock of $100,000. 
After operating under 
this name for about four 
years, Mr. Thomas and 
his brothers purchased all 
the holdings of other part- 
ies originally in the com- 
pany and reorganized 
the company and in- 
creased the capital in- 
vested to half a million 
dollars, giving the re- 
organized company the name of The Thomas Steel Co. 
The company now has a plant containing ten hot sheet 
mills with galvanizing and corrugating departments. 

Director and Chairman of the Finance Committee of 
the Niles Trust Company of Niles, Ohio and Director 
of the Standard Boiler and Plate Iron Company. 

Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Union Club 
Cleveland; and Youngstown Club, Youngstown. 

Business address: The Thomas Steel Co., Niles, O. 
Home address: 830 Robbins Avenue, Niles, O. 




218 



Alexis W. Thompson 



PRESIDENT, 
INLAND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Mercer County, Pa., November 30, 1850, son 
of David and M. J. (Webster) Thompson. Educated in 
public schools, Mercer Co., Pa. and Ashtabula Co., O. 

From 1875 to 1893, Secretary and Treasurer of Etna 
Iron Works, Ltd., New Castle, Pa.; 1893-1899, Vice- 
President of the Atlantic Iron & Steel Co. At the 
formation of the Republic Iron and Steel Co., became 
Vice-President of the 
company and filled the 
position from May 15, 
1899, to September, 1901. 
In September, 1901, was 
elected President of the 
Republic Iron and Steel 
Co., and continued to hold 
this position until October 
19, 1905. In April, 1906, 
joined the Inland Steel 
Co., of Chicago, 111., and 
was subsequently elected 
President of the company which position he now holds. 
Also a Director of the Sharpesville Furnace Co., and the 
United Iron and Steel Co. ; and Director and member of 
the Executive Committee of the Benson Mines Co. 

Member of the Chicago Club, Chicago; Duquesne 
Club, Pittsburgh; Metropolitan Club, New York; and 
Tavern Club, Cleveland. Trustee of the Shenango 
Valley Hospital, New Castle, Pa. 

Business address: Inland Steel Co., Chicago, 111. 

Home address: Chicago Club, Chicago, 111. 

219 




Thomas Frame Thomson 



CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 
OTIS STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, May 19, 1867, son of William 
Cooper and Margaret Miller (Frame) Thomson. Edu- 
cated at Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow; Herbertshire 
Castle, Stirlingshire; and Glasgow University. 

Became partner in the firm of Strain, Robertson 
and Thomson, 1890-95; from 1895-1900, engaged in prac- 
tice as civil engineer in steam railway work; since 1900, 

engaged in the consolida- 
tion of the street railway 
systems of Buenos Ayres, 
Montevideo and Cordoba ; 
Deputy Chairman, Uni- 
ted Electric Tramways of 
Montevideo; Deputy 
Chairman, Cordoba Light, 
Power and Traction Co.; 
Member of Board and 
Executive Committee, 
Compagnie Generale de 
Tramways de Buenos 
Ayres; Chairman, Board of Directors, Otis Steel Co., Ltd. 
Member, Institution of Civil Engineers (England); 
Societe des Ingenieurs de France, The Iron and Steel 
Institute (England) ; Fellow Royal Scottish Geographi- 
cal Society; Member, Middle Temple (London); Asso- 
ciate, American Street and Interurban Railway Assn. 
Member, Progreso Club (Buenos Ayres), several 
London Clubs and Golf Clubs. 

Business address: 62 London Wall, London. 
Home address : Caen Wood Towers, Highgate, London. 

220 




George G. Thorp 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
INDIANA STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 29, 1868, son of J. M. and 
J. H. (Veeder) Thorp. Graduate of University of Wis- 
consin, B. M. E., 1891. Holder of Fellowship in Me- 
chanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1891-92. 
During period 1892-1895, was employed at the North 
and Joliet Works of the Illinois Steel Co.; in 1895, left 
to accept the position of Master Mechanic and Chief 
Engineer with the Colo- 
rado Fuel & Iron Co. In 
1898, returned to the Illi- 
nois Steel Co. as Assistant 
General Superintendent 
and later General Super- 
intendent of Joliet Works, 
Illinois Steel Co.; 1901- 
1905, General Superin- 
tendent, Clairton Works, 
Carnegie Steel Co. ; 1905 to 
date, Second Vice-Presi- 
dent of the Illinois Steel 
Co., and Vice-President, Indiana Steel Co. Had general 
charge of the construction of the Gary Steel Works, 
Gary, Indiana. 

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers ; 
Chi Psi Fraternity. Member of Duquesne Club, Pitts- 
burgh; Chicago, University and Chicago Yacht Clubs, 
Chicago. 

Business address: 1528 Commercial National Bank 
Building, Chicago, 111. 

Home address: Lake Shore Drive, Evanston, 111. 




221 



George M. Verity 



PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, 
THE AMERICAN ROLLING MILL COMPANY 

Born in East Liberty, Logan Co., Ohio, April 22, 1865, 
son of Rev. Jonathan and Mary (Deaton) Verity, 
graduate of High School, Georgetown, Ohio, and Nelson 
Business College, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

During period 1884-86, was manager, W. C. Standish 
Grocery Company, Cincinnati; 1886-1889, Manager of 
The Sagendorph Iron Roofing & Corrugating Co., Cincin- 
nati; 1889-1891, held the 
same position with The 
American Steel Roofing 
Co., successor to the com- 
pany last named; 1891 to 
1900, Vice-President and 
General Manager of this 
company. This company 
was absorbed by the 
American Rolling Mill 
Co., of which Mr. Verity 
has been President and 
General Manager since its 
organization. Also Director and Member of Executive 
Committee, Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co., and 
Director of Fifth-Third National Bank (Cincinnati) and 
First National Bank (Middietown). 

Member of Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Dayton City 
Club, Dayton Country Club; Hamilton Club; Business 
Men's Club, Cincinnati; Ohio Society, New York; Navy 
League; a Mason. 

Business address: Middietown, O. 

Home address: 534 S. Main St., Middietown, O. 




222 



Jeptha Homer Wade 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON COMPANY 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 15, 1857, son of 
Randall P. and Anna R. (McGaw) Wade. Educated 
in public schools of Cleveland, Ohio, and by private 
tutor. Degree of A. M., Western Reserve University. 

At present Vice-President of The Cleveland-Cliffs 
Iron Co., also President of Montreal Mining Co., Kala- 
mazoo, Allegan and Grand Rapids Ry.; Vice-President 
of Bank of Commerce and 
Cleveland Stone Co.; 
Chairman of Board of Di- 
rectors, Citizens Savings 
and Trust Co. ; Director 
of Guardian Savings and 
Trust Co., Cleveland 
Railway Co., Grasselli 
Chemical Co., National 
Refining Co., and San- 
dusky Portland Cement 
Co. 

Member of Union, 
University, Country, Roadside and 
Cleveland, 0. Member of Loyal Legion. 

Trustee of Western Reserve University, Adelbert 
College, Lake View Cemetery, Garfield Memorial 
Association, Lakeside Hospital, Huron Road Hospital, 
University School, Protestant Orphan Asylum, Child- 
ren's Aid Society, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland 
School of Art. 

Business address: Wade Building, Cleveland, Ohio. 

Home address: 2 East 45th Street, New York City- 




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223 



James C. Wallace 



PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING COMPANY 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, May 23, 1865, son of Robert 
and Lydia (Davis) Wallace. Educated in the public 
schools of Cleveland, Ohio. 

Started at an early age to learn the shipbuilding and 
machinist trades in Cleveland, 0. Entered the employ 
of the Cleveland Shipbuilding Co. and was promoted 
through various grades to the full charge of the drafting 

department. After serv- 
ing about five years in 
this capacity, was elected 
Vice-President and Gen- 
eral Manager of the Cleve- 
land Shipbuilding Co. 
This company was ab- 
sorbed in 1899 by the 
American Shipbuilding 
Co. After filling the posi- 
tion of Vice-President and 
General Manager of the 
Cleveland Shipbuilding 
Co. for six years, Mr. Wallace in 1902, was appointed 
General Manager of the American Shipbuilding Co. and 
in 1905, was elected President of the company which po- 
sition he has continued to fill to the present time. 




Business address: Cleveland, O. 
Home address: Cleveland, O. 



224 



Ralph Collingwood Watrous 

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, 
RHODE ISLAND PERKINS HORSE SHOE COMPANY 

Born in Mystic, Conn., July 19, 1866, son of Leonard 
and Mary (Nichols) Watrous. Educated in the public 
schools of Mystic, Conn. 

Was for many years engaged in the real estate busi- 
ness in Providence, R. I., beginning in 1894. In October 
1908, was elected Second Vice-President of the Rhode 
Island Perkins Horse Shoe Company which position he 
still continues to fill. Pres- 
ident of the Ralph C. 
Watrous Company and 
Trustee of the Rhode 
Island Safe Deposit Com- 
pany. President since 
1904, of the Wood River 
Branch Railroad Com- 
pany, operating a small 
steam railroad from Wood 
River Junction to Hope 
Valley, R. I. 

Prominent in Rhode 
Island politics for many years and elected Lieutenant 
Governor of Rhode Island in 1907-1908. 

Member of the Hope Club, Agawam Hunt Club and 
Squantum Club, Providence. Director of the Rhode 
Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. 

Business address: 49 Westminster St., Providence, 
R. I. 

Home address: 20 Diman Place, Providence, R. I. 




225 



George W. Watts 



WORKS MANAGER, 
CANADIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 

Born in Devonshire, England, April 25, 1862, son of 
Thomas and Anne (Carrick) Watts. Educated in the 
public schools and at Collegiate Institute, Toronto. 

Began as an accountant and after six years' experi- 
ence, took up civil engineering, being engaged for six 
years in bridge building and railroad location and con- 
struction. In 1890, became Assistant Manager of Tor- 
onto Construction and 
Electrical Supply Co. In 
1892, became associated 
with the Canadian Gen- 
eral Electric Co., serving 
from 1892 to 1902, as As- 
sistant to the General 
Manager. Since 1902, has 
held the dual position of 
Works Manager of Cana- 
dian General Electric Co. 
and Canada Foundry Co. 
Member of American 
Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Society of 
Mechanical Engineers, American Electro-chemical So- 
ciety, American Foundrymen's Association, Canadian 
Railway Club.; National Founders' Assn.; National 
Metal Trades Assn. ; Canadian Manufacturers' Associa- 
tion and Toronto Board of Trade. Member of Engineers' 
Club and Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto, and Peter- 
boro Club, Peterboro. Masonic Fraternity and Shriner. 
Business address: 212 King Street, West, Toronto. 
Home address: 1 Beaumont Road, Toronto. 





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Ernest Tener Weir 



PRESIDENT, 
PHILLIPS SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., August 1, 1875, son of James 
and Margaret (Manson) Weir. Educated in public 
schools of Pittsburgh. 

Started with the Braddock Wire Co., as clerk in 
1890; 1891-1898, with the Oliver Wire Co., in various 
capacities. In 1898, became Assistant to the District 
Manager of American Tin Plate Co., Pittsburgh; in 1900, 
Manager of the Pittsburgh 
Works of the company, 
and in 1903, Manager of 
the Monessen Works. In 
1905, with James R. Phil- 
lips, of Pittsburgh, or- 
ganized the Phillips Sheet 
& Tin Plate Co., and pur- 
chased the Jackson Iron 
& Tin Plate Co., of Clarks- 
burg, W. Va. Was Sec- 
retary and General Man- 
ager of this company until 
1908, when he became President. Built the town of 
Weirton, W. Va., and erected a twenty mill tin plate 
plant there in 1909-1910. Also President, Clarksburg 
Foundry & Machine Co., Bank of Wierton, and Weir 
Improvement Co.; Director, Pennfield Coal & Coke Co. 

Member of Duquesne, Union Clubs and Pittsburgh 
Athletic Association of Pittsburgh; Fort Henry Club, 
Wheeling; Triton Club, Quebec, Canada. A Mason. 

Business address: Weirton, W. Va. 

Home address: Pittsburgh, Pa. 

227 




Andrew Wheeler 

PARTNER, 
MORRIS, WHEELER & COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 2, 1866, son of 
Andrew and Sarah Caroline (Carpenter) Wheeler. Edu- 
cated at William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia; 
St. Paul School, Concord, N. H. ; and University of Penn- 
sylvania, Class of 1885, Wharton School of Finance and 
Economy. 

In April, 1884, entered the office of Morris, Wheeler 

& Co., Iron and Steel 
merchants and in January, 
1892, was admitted to 
junior partnership; since 
January, 1904, a senior 
partner of the firm. Be- 
came a Director of the 
Pottstown Iron Co. in 
1894, and was Secretary, 
1894 to 1900. Was elected 
Vice-President in 1 9 1 1 . Is 
also a Director of the 
Breakwater Co. Since 
1903, Treasurer of the American Iron and Steel Association . 
Member, Iron and Steel Merchants Association of 
Philadelphia. Member, Rittenhouse, Racquet, Rab- 
bit and Musical Art Clubs, and Swedish Colonial Soci- 
ety, Philadelphia; Merion Cricket Club, Haverford; 
Zeta Psi Fraternity. Secretary and member of Execu- 
tive Committee of the Philadelphia Orchestra Associa- 
tion. 

Business address : 1608 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Home address: 2137 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa. 




228 



Harlow B elding Wheeler 



SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
AMERICAN SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY 

Born in Mount Vernon, Iowa, September 7, 1858, son 
of David H. and Sophia E. (Seymour) Wheeler. 
Educated in the public schools of Evanston, 111. 

During the earlier part of his business career was en- 
gaged in the agricultural implement business at Rock- 
ford, 111. In the spring of 1899, became Assistant Treas- 
urer of the National Steel Company, and soon after was 
successively elected to 
the same office in the 
organizations of the 
American Tin Plate Com- 
pany, American Sheet 
Steel Company, American 
Steel Hoop Company, and 
the American Can Com- 
pany. In 1902, discon- 
tinued his connections 
with the National Steel 
Company, American Steel 
Hoop Company, and the 
American Can Company, and accepted the position 
of Secretary and Treasurer of the American Sheet Steel 
Company, and American Tin Plate Company, and 
continued in the same position when these companies 
were united in the American Sheet & Tin Plate Com- 
pany, in December, 1903. 




Business address: Frick Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Home address: 270 Grant St., Sewickley, Pa. 



229 



George Stuart Whyte 

PRESIDENT, 
MACOMBER & WHYTE ROPE COMPANY 

Born in Crossgates, Fifeshire, Scotland, March 20, 1867, 
son of George and Isabella (Primrose) Whyte. Edu- 
cated in the public schools of Crossgates, Scotland, and 
Evening High Schools, Chicago, 111. 

In February, 1887, entered the employ of the Wash- 
burn & Moen Manufacturing Co., at their Chicago 
branch. In 1896, became connected with the Leschen- 

Macomber- Whyte Co., a 
corporation of which he 
was one of the organizers. 
In 1900, the name of the 
corporation was changed 
to the Macomber& Whyte 
Rope Co. The company 
commenced the manu- 
facture of wire rope in 
July, 1901, and high grade 
steel wire in May, 1910. 
Mr. Whyte was elected 
President and Director of 
the company at the time of its organization in 1900. 
Member of Rotary Club of Chicago, Chicago Athletic 
Association, Chicago Automobile Club, Beverly Country 
Club. Member Masonic Fraternity, Nobles of the 
Mystic Shrine, Royal League and Royal Arcanum. 

Member of The Iron and Steel Institute of Great 
Britain. 




Business address: 507 S. Clinton St., Chicago, 111. 
Home address: 5452 Michigan Boul., Chicago, 111. 

230 



George D. Wick 



PRESIDENT, 
THE EMPIRE IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, June 24, 1854, son of Paul 
and vSusan A. Wick. Graduate Williams College, Class 
of 1876. 

In 1882, became President of Trumbull Iron Co., 
Girard, Ohio; in 1892, was made Vice-President, Union 
Iron and Steel Company, Youngstown, and in 1896, 
President of the Mahoning Valley Iron Co. When this 
company was taken over by 
the Republic Iron & Steel 
Co., he became First Vice- 
President of the latter 
company. Organized and 
was elected President of 
the Youngstown Sheet 
and Tube Co., in 1901. In 
1903, he retired from ac- 
tive business. Now Vice- 
President of the First Na- 
tional Bank (Youngs- 
town) ; Dollar Savings and 
Trust Co.; Director and member of Advisory Com- 
mittee, Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co.; President and 
Director, The Empire Iron & Steel Co. , The Garry Iron 
& Steel Co., the Federal Building Co., and the Paul 
Wick Real Estate Co. 

Member of the Union Club, Cleveland; Youngstown 
Club, Youngstown; Mayfield Country Club, Cleveland; 
and the Mahoning Golf Club. 

Business address : 403 Wick Building, Youngstown, O. 

Home address: 656 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, O. 




231 



Theodore Harvey Wickwire 






PRESIDENT, 
WICKWIRE BROTHERS, INCORPORATED 

Born in Cortlandville, N. Y., March 29, 1851, son of 

Raymond and Elmira A. (Greenman) Wickwire. 

Educated at Cortlandville Academy and Cortland 

Normal School. 

Entered the retail hardware business with his brother 

in 1873, forming the partnership of Wickwire Brothers. 

In 1875, sold the hardware business and continued in the 

manufacture of wire cloth 
for window screens and 
other wire goods. First 
to produce window screen 
wire cloth with double sel- 
vage and from hard drawn 
wire woven under new 
principles. The firm Was 
incorporated in 1 8 9 1 . Mr. 
Wickwire was Treasurer 
until the recent death of 
Mr. C. F. Wickwire when 
he became President. 

Organized the Wickwire Steel Co. in 1907, and was 

elected President of the company. Also Vice-President, 

Second National Bank (Cortland, N. Y.); Director, 

First National Bank (Cortland, N. Y.). 

Director, Auburn Theological Seminary, George 

Junior Republic, and Secretary of Local Board, State 

Normal School, Cortland, N. Y. 

Member of the Hardware Club, New York City. 

Business address: Cortland, N. Y. 

Home address: 55 Tompkins St., Cortland, N. Y. 

232 




Theodore Harry Wickwire, Jr. 

VICE-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, 
WICKWIRE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Cortland, N. Y., April 6, 1879, son of Theodore 
H. and Emma V. (Woodmansee) Wickwire. Educated 
at Phillips Andover Academy 1898, and Yale College 
A. B., 1903. 

From 1903-1907, was successively Chemist, Superin- 
tendent of Open Hearth Dept., and Assistant Treasurer 
for Wickwire Brothers; assisted in the organization of 
the Wickwire Steel Com- 
pany in 1907 and in the 
construction of the Com- 
pany's blast furnace plant 
at Buffalo. Was appointed 
Secretary and Treasurer 
of the Wickwire Steel 
Company in 1907 and 
later, Vice-President and 
Treasurer. Is also a Direc- 
tor in Wickwire Brothers, 
the American Steamship 
Company, the Caledonia 
Steamship Company, the Lake Steamship Company, 
and Second National Bank of Cortland, N. Y. President 
of Civil Service Commission, Cortland, N. Y., 1904-6. 

Member of American Chemical Society; Yale Club, 
New York City; Saturn Club, Country Club and Launch 
Club, Buffalo. 

Business address: P. O. Station "B", Buffalo, N. Y. 
Home address: 1217 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y 




233 



Homer David Williams 



GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, DUQUESNE STEEL WORKS, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Johnstown, Pa., August 19, 1863, son of James 
and Jane (Hamilton) Williams. Educated in the pub- 
lic schools of Johnstown, Pa. 

In 1880, entered the laboratory of the Cambria 
Iron Company as a carbon boy. Left in 1885, in order 
to take a special course in chemistry and metallurgy for 
three terms at Lehigh University. For a short period, 

was Chemist at the Joliet 
Works, Illinois Steel Co., 
and for two years, Chem- 
ist at the Colby Mine, 
Bessemer, Mich. Was 
with the Colorado Fuel & 
Iron Co. for five years as 
night Superintendent of 
the Bessemer Department 
and Rail Mill. During 
1897-1899, with the 
Maryland Steel Co., Spar- 
rows Point, Md., leaving 
there in 1899 to take charge of the Bessemer Depart- 
ment at the Homestead Steel Works, Carnegie Steel Co. 
Was appointed Asst. General Supt. of the Homestead 
Works in 1902 and General Supt. of the Duquesne 
Steel Works in 1903. Also President of the Duquesne 
Trust Co. and Director of the Monongahela Trust Co. 

Member of the Duquesne, University, German and 
Country Clubs and Athletic Association, Pittsburgh. 
Business address: Duquesne, Pa. 
Home address: Duquesne, Pa. 

234 




George Edward Wisener 

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, MINGO AND BELLAIRE WORKS, 
CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., December 10, 1866, son of 
Marquis and Mary (Krause) Wisener. Educated in 
public schools of Beaver, and at Geneva College. 

Entered the shipping department of the Hartman 
Steel Works, Beaver Falls, Pa., in 1886, and in the fol- 
lowing year secured employment with the Carnegie 
Steel Co., and has been with the company ever 
since. In 1887, was Assist- 
ant Recorder at the 
Homestead Works; 1889, 
head of Structural Ship- 
ping Department; 1892, 
Steel Blower, Bessemer 
Department; 1900, Fore- 
man, Bessemer Depart- 
ment; 1902, Superintend- 
ent of Bessemer and 
Blooming Mills. In 1907, 
left the Homestead Works 
to become General Super- 
intendent of Mingo and Bellaire Works, which position 
he now holds. 

Member of School Board, Munhall, Pa., from organi- 
zation to time of change of position in 1907, when he 
left Pittsburgh. Member of Duquesne Club, German 
Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh, 
Pa., and Country Club, Steubenville, Ohio. 

Business address: Mingo Junction, Ohio. 

Home address: 1013 La Belle Ave., Steubenville, O. 




235 



Frank Spencer Witherbee 



PRESIDENT, 
WITHERBEE, SHERMAN & COMPANY 

Born in Port Henry, New York, May 12, 1852, son of 
Jonathan G. and Charlotte (Spencer) Witherbee. Grad- 
uate of Yale University, B. A., 1874. 

Succeeded his father on his death as partner in firm 
of Witherbee, Sherman & Co. ; and when incorporated in 
1900, was elected President of the company. From 1902- 
1906, was Vice-President, Tennessee Coal, Iron & R. R. 

Co. Now President, Lake 
Champlain & Moriah R. 
R.; Cubitas Iron Ore Co.; 
Vice-Pres., Cheever Iron 
Ore Co.; Director, Equit- 
able Life Assurance Soc, 
Fulton Trust Co., Chat- 
ham National Bank. ; Cit- 
izen's National Bank, 
Port Henry, and Central 
Hudson Steamboat C o . 
Many times delegate 
to Republican National 
and State Conventions and member N. Y. State Rep. 
Committee; Presidential Elector; National Committee. 
Member, Amer. Institute Mining Engineers, Lake 
Superior Institute Mining Engineers. Trustee, Wither- 
bee Memorial Assn., Mineville, and Sherman Free 
Library, Port Henry. Member of University, Union, 
Metropolitan, Republican and Strollers' Clubs, New 
York; Tuxedo Club, and Travellers' Club, Paris, France. 
Business address: 2 Rector Street, New York City. 
Home address : 4 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 

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Hartley C. Wolle 



GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, 
CAMBRIA STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Bethlehem, Pa., October 23, 1857, son of 
Francis and Elizabeth C. (Weiss) Wolle. Educated at 
the Moravian Parochial School, Bethlehem, Pa. 

Entered the iron and steel business in 1874, with the 
Bethlehem Steel Company, South Bethlehem, Pa., and 
remained with the company for twenty-five years, 1874- 
1899. In 1899, became connected with the Danville 
Bessemer Company which 
owned and operated blast 
furnaces, steel works and 
rolling mills at Danville, 
Montour Co., Pa. 

In the fall of 1900, re- 
moved to Johnstown, Pa. 
and entered the employ of 
the Cambria Steel Com- 
pany at first as Assistant 
Superintendent of the 
Bessemer Department. 
Remained in this position 
until October, 1902, when he was appointed Mills As- 
sistant to the general manager and served as such until 
November, 1909, when he was appointed General Sup- 
erintendent of the Cambria Steel Company which posi- 
tion he now holds. 

Member of the American Institute of Mining Eng- 
ineers. Trustee of the Cambria Library, Johnstown, Pa. 

Business address : Cambria Steel Co. , Johnstown, Pa. 

Home address: 344 Tioga St., Westmont, Johns- 
town, Pa. 




237 



Frederick William Wood 



PRESIDENT, 
MARYLAND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Lowell, Mass., March 16, 1857, son of William 
and Elizabeth F. (Kidder) Wood. Educated in public 
schools of Lowell, Mass., and graduate of Massachusetts 
Institute of Technology, S. B., 1877. 

Entered the service of the Pennsylvania Steel Co., in 
1877, in the Open Hearth Department and became Su- 
perintendent of Blast Furnaces in 1880 and later 

Assistant General Super- 
intendent, General Super- 
intendent and General 
Manager. In the latter 
capacity was in charge of 
the designing and con- 
struction of the plant at 
Sparrow's Point, begun 
in 1887, and on the organi- 
zation of the Maryland 
Steel Co., in 1891, to oper- 
ate this plant, was elected 
President of that Com- 
pany. Also Vice-President, Pennsylvania Steel Co. 
of N. J. ; Director of Spanish American Iron Co., Savings 
Bank of Baltimore, and ^Consolidated Gas, Electric 
Light & Power Co., Baltimore; Member, Board of 
Managers of Maryland Institute, and Board of Visitors, 
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. 

■•*< Member, Maryland, University and Merchants Clubs, 
Baltimore; Engineers' Club, N. Y. ; University Club, Phila. 
Business address: Sparrow's Point, Md. 
Home address: Park Heights, Baltimore, Md. 




238 



Richard Gilpin Wood 

VICE-PRESIDENT, 
ALAN WOOD IRON AND STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Woodale, near Wilmington, Del., February 24, 
1849, son of W. Dewees and Rosalind H. (Gilpin) Wood. 
Educated at Friends Central School and Polytechnical 
College, Philadelphia, Pa. 

In 1870, engaged with his father in the manufacture 
of sheet iron at McKeesport, Pa., as a member of the 
W. Dewees Wood Company, remaining there until 1901. 
The McKeesport plant of 
the company was acquired 
by the American Sheet 
Steel Co. In 1904, be- 
came Vice-President and 
Director of the Alan Wood 
Iron & Steel Company, 
and in 1905, General Man- 
ager of the Steel Works 
Department of this com- 
pany at Ivy Rock, Pa. 
Vice-President of the Up- 
per Merion and Plymouth 
R. R. Company, and Director of the First National 
Bank of Conshohocken, Pa. 

Member of the Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Union 
League Club, Art Club and Merion Cricket Club, 
Philadelphia. Member of Old Pupils Association, Sons 
of the Revolution, and Netherlands Society of Philadel- 
phia. Director, Rush Hospital, Philadelphia. 




Business address: Morris Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Home address: Bryn Mawr, Pa. 

239 



Charles Henry Zehnder 



VICE-PRESIDENT, 
SCRANTON BOLT AND NUT COMPANY 



Born in Northumberland Co., Pa., April 16, 1856, son 
of Augustus and Mary E. (Schick) Zehnder. Educated 
in public schools and Danville (Pa.) Academy. 

From 1873-78, clerk in Danville, Pa., National Bank; 
1880-1896, with the Jackson & Woodin Mfg. Co., Ber- 
wick, Pa., serving successively as Secretary to Vice- 
President, Superintendent, Vice-President and General 

Manager, and President; 
1896-1901, President of 
the Dickson Manufactur- 
ing Co., Scranton, Pa; 
1902 to 1907, President, 
Alleghany Ore & Iron Co., 
of Virginia. Director in a 
large number of compan- 
ies. Among others, the 
Empire Steel Co. (Vice- 
President) , Crane Iron 
Works, Equitable Life As- 
surance Society of the 
United States, Empire Trust Co. (New York), Union 
National Bank (Phila.) Member, Amer. Inst, of Min- 
ing Engineers; Amer. Soc. Mechanical Engineers; Frank- 
lin Institute. Member, Union League, Lawyers, En- 
gineers, Railroad, N. Y. Athletic Clubs of New York; 
Union League Club, Philadelphia; Scranton Club, Scran- 
ton, Pa. ; Westmoreland Club, Richmond, Va. ; Deal Golf 
Club, Deal, N. J. ; Allenhurst Club, N. J. 

Business address: 140 Cedar Street, New York. 
Home address: 110 Central Park West, New York. 




240 



Edward Marshall Zehnder 



PRESIDENT, 
SCRANTON BOLT AND NUT COMPANY 

Born in Mainville, Columbia Co., Pa., May 24, 1866, 
son of Augustus and Mary Elizabeth (Schick) Zehn- 
der. Educated in the public schools of Danville, Pa. 

Began his business career as clerk at the Glendower 
Iron Works, Danville, Pa., in 1884. In 1887, was made 
Inspector of Rails and Bars at the Montour Iron and 
Steel Co., Danville. In July, 1890, was appointed As- 
sistant Superintendent of 
Rolling Mills for the Penn- 
sylvania Bolt and Nut Co., 
Lebanon, Pa., and in 1892 
became Superintendent, 
continuing in this position 
until 1899. In April of 
latter year, went to Scran- 
ton to take charge of the 
construction of the Scran- 
ton Bolt & Nut Co's 
works and later became 
the General Superintend- 
ent of the company. Was elected President of the 
Scranton Bolt and Nut Co., May 25, 1906. Director of 
Pennsylvania Casualty Co., Scranton, Pa. 

Member of Engineering Society of Northeastern 
Pennsylvania. Member of Engineers Club and Rail- 
road Club, New York; Scranton Club and Country 
Club of Scranton. 

Business address: Scranton Bolt & Nut Co., 
Scranton, Pa. and 90 West Street, New York. 

Home address: 1025 Electric Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 




241 



August Ziesing 

PRESIDENT, 
AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY 

Born in Peru, 111., February 19, 1858, son of Dr. Henry 
and Katherine (Brennemann) Ziesing. Educated in the 
public schools of Peru, and graduate of State Univer- 
sity of Illinois, B. S., 1878; C. E., 1905. 

From 1878 to 1880, with M. Lassig, bridge builder of 
Chicago; 1880-1882, engaged as engineer in charge of 
construction at Wooster, Ohio, for the Pennsylvania 

R. R.; 1882 to 1897, with 
the Lassig Bridge Co., as 
Engineer and Manager. 
From 1897 to 1900, en- 
gaged in practice as Con- 
sulting Engineer, making 
a specialty of railroad 
structures; 1900-1905, 
Western Manager of the 
American Bridge Co. 
Since 1905, President of 
the American Bridge Co. 
Also President, Empire 
Bridge Co., and Director, Canadian Bridge Co. 

Member of American Society of Civil Engineers, 
Western Society of Engineers, American Railway and 
Maintenance of Way Association. Member of Union 
League, University and Engineers' Clubs of Chicago; 
Engineers' Club, New York; Duquesne Club and Pitts- 
burgh Athletic Association, Pittsburgh; Skokie Country 
Club, Glencoe, 111. 

Business address: 72 West Adams St. Chicago, 111. 
Home address: Glencoe, 111. 




242 



Frank Billings 

PRESIDENT, 
THE TOD-STAMBAUGH COMPANY 

Born in Hastings, New York, September 27 

President of the Tod- 
Stambaugh Company of 
Cleveland, Ohio, sales 
agents, shippers and min- 
ers of iron ores. The 
company owns extensive 
interests in Lake Superior 
iron ore properties. 



1853. 




Business address: Cleveland, Ohio. 

Home address: 2728 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, 



243 



Dexter B. Chambers 

SECRETARY, 
STEWART IRON COMPANY, LIMITED 

Born in Denmark, Lewis Co., N. Y., son of Rufus C. 
and Elizabeth P. (Wilbur) Chambers. Educated at 
Lowville Academy. 

Was Secretary of 
Brown, Bonnell & Com- 
pany, Youngstown, Ohio, 
from January, 1882, until 
the failure of the firm in 
1883, at which time Mr. 
Fayette Brown of Cleve- 
land was appointed 
Receiver. Acted as Mr. 
Brown's agent at the office 
of Brown, Bonnell & Com- 
pany until 1887. In Dec- 
ember, 1889, became Sec- 
retary of the Stewart Iron Company, Limited, of Cleve- 
land, Ohio, and Sharon, Pa., and is still acting in that 
capacity. 

Member of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. 
Member of Union Club, Country Club and Rowfant 
Club of Cleveland; and Engineers' Club, New York. 
Business address: Perry-Payne Bldg., Cleveland, 0. 
Home address: 3250 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. 




244 



Chester Russell Hubbard 



PRESIDENT, 
WHEELING STEEL AND IRON COMPANY 

Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, October 25, 1848, 
son of Chester D. and S. P. Hubbard. Educated 
in the public schools of Wheeling, W. Va. 

First engaged in the 
iron business in 1873 in 
Wheeling, West Virginia. 
At the organization of the 
Wheeling Steel and Iron 
Company, in 1892, was 
elected President of the 
company and still holds 
that position. 

Also Vice-President of 
the Wheeling Tile Co.; 
Director of the Hazel- 
Atlas Glass Co., and the 
National Bank of West Virginia, Wheeling, W. Va. 
Director of the Wheeling Board of Trade. 

President of the Fort Henry Club, Wheeling, W. Va. 

Business address : Wheeling, W. Va. 

Home address: Wheeling, W. Va. 




245 



Alexander Jarecki 

SECRETARY, 
JARECKI MANUFACTURING COMPANY 

Born in Erie, Pa., April 19, 1866, son of Charles and 
Louisa (Becker) Jarecki. Educated at Erie Academy 
and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in 

the mechanical engineer- 
ing course, Class of 1888. 
Secretary of the 
Jarecki Manufacturing 
Co. ; Vice-President of the 
Continental Rubber 
Works; Director of the 
Perry Iron Co. and 
Second National Bank, 
Erie, Pa. 

Member of the Ameri- 
can Society of Mechanical 
Engineers; American So- 
ciety for Testing Materials and the National Foun- 
drymen's Association; Treasurer and member of the 
Board of Management of the Hamot Hospital, Erie, Pa. 
Member of Engineers Club, New York; Erie Club, 
Kahkwa Club and Country Club, Erie, Pa. 

Business address: Erie, Pa. 

Home address: 305 Sixth Street, Erie, Pa. 




246 



Max McMurray 



GENERAL MANAGER OF BLAST FURNACES, 
M. A. HANNA & COMPANY 

Born in Toronto, Canada, son of J. H. and Elizabeth 
(Whittaker) McMurray. 

Started with the Illinois Steel Co., at South Works 
in October, 1890; became 
Assistant General Superin- 
tendent of the Joliet 
Works in 1896; made 
General Superintendent of 
the Newburgh Works, 
American Steel Wire Co., 
in 1900; became associated 
with M. A. Hanna & Co. 
in 1904 as General Mana- 
ger of Blast Furnaces. 
Also General Manager, 
United Iron & Steel Co., 
Detroit Iron & Steel Co., and General Manager and 
Director, Penn Iron & Coal Co. 

Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers. 
Member of Union, Tavern, Country, Roadside, and 
Hunt Clubs, Cleveland, Ohio, and Detroit Club, Detroit, 
Mich. 

Business address: Cleveland, Ohio. 

Home address: Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, O. 




247 



J. P. K. Miller 



CHIEF ENGINEER, 
H. C. FRICK COKE COMPANY 

Served in the Civil Engineering Departments of the 

Pittsburgh & Western 
Railroad Company and 
the Pittsburgh & Lake 
Erie Railroad Company 
from 1881 to 1884. Was 
Chief Engineer of the 
McClure Coke Company 
from 1884 to 1895. Since 
1895, has served as Chief 
Engineer of the H. C. 
Frick Coke Co., with 
headquarters at Scottdale, 
Pa. 

Business address: Scottdale, Pa. 

Home address: Scottdale, Pa. 




248 



Jay Morse Pickands 



PICKANDS, MATHER AND COMPANY 



Born in Marquette, Mich., February 21, 1880, son of 
James and Caroline (Outhwaite) Pickands. Educated 
at the University School, Cleveland, Ohio, and at Yale 
University, New Haven, 
Conn. Graduated from 
Yale University with the 
degree of B. A. in 1902. 

After graduation, en- 
gaged in business with 
the firm of Pickands, 
Mather and Co., Cleve- 
land, Ohio, and has been 
connected with the Sales 
Department continuously 
since that time. 

Member of the Union 
Club, Tavern Club, and Mayfield Country Club of 
Cleveland, Ohio. Member and Director of the Country 
Club of Cleveland and the Cleveland Athletic Associ- 
ation of Cleveland, Ohio. 

Business address: Pickands, Mather & Co., Cleve- 
land, O. 

Home address : Lake Shore Boulevard, Cleveland, O. 




249 



Eugene Peeples Thomas 



PRESIDENT, 
UNITED STATES STEEL PRODUCTS COMPANY 

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, son of Colonel Lovick 
Pierce and Jane (Peeples) Thomas. Educated in the 
public schools of Atlanta, Georgia. 

Entered the employ of the Johnson Company of 
Johnstown, Pa., in their branch office in Atlanta, Ga. 
in 1892, and in 1894, became Assistant Southern 

Agent for the company. 
In 1899, went to London, 
England, in behalf of The 
Lorain Steel Company, 
successors to the Johnson 
Company and was subse- 
quently made Assistant 
Foreign Manager. On the 
formation of the United 
States Steel Products Ex- 
port Company (now known 
as the United States Steel 
Products Company) in 
1903, returned to New York to take charge of a depart- 
ment of the company, and in 1906, became Assistant to 
President, Mr. J. A. Farrell. On February 1, 1911, 
when Mr. Farrell became President of the United States 
Steel Corporation, Mr. Thomas was elected President 
of the United States Steel Products Company. 




Business address : 30 Church Street, New York City. 
Home address: Plainfield, N. J. 



250 



Joseph Earlston Thropp 

MANUFACTURER 

Born in Valley Forge, Chester County, Pa. Educated 
in the public schools and graduate of the Polytechnic 
College of the State of Pennsylvania in 1868 with the 
degree of Civil Engineer. 

Engaged in his pro- 
fession in Minnesota 
reaching the rank of 
division engineer within 
sixteen months. Entered 
the iron business in 1870. 

Representative from 
Pennsylvania in the 
Fifty Sixth Congress, 
1899-1901. 



Business address: Earlston, Bedford Co., Pa. 
Home address: 1701 20th St., N.W., Washington, D.C, 
In Summer: Earlston, Bedford Co., Pa. 




251 



William Lukens Ward 

PRESIDENT, 
RUSSELL, BIRDSALL & WARD BOLT AND NUT COMPANY 

Born in Greenwich, Conn., September 2, 1856, son of 
William E. and T. (Lukens) Ward. Educated at 
the Friends School, 15th Street, New York City, and after- 
ward at the Columbia Uni- 
versity School of Mines, 
Class of 1878. 

President of the Rus- 
sell, Birdsall & Ward Bolt 
and Nut Company. 
Presidential Elector in 
1896. Served in the 
Fifty-Fifth Congress as 
Representative from the 
Sixteenth New York 
District. 

Member of the Engi- 
neers Club and Republican Club, New York. 
Business address: Port Chester, New York. 
Home address: Port Chester, New York. 




252 



John Hill Whiting 



PRESIDENT, 
WHITING FOUNDRY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 

Educated in the public schools of Detroit, Michigan. 

President of the Whiting Foundry Equipment Company, 

Harvey, 111. near Chicago. The company designs and 

equips iron, brass, car, 

wheel and pipe foundries, 

and malleable and steel 

casting plants, furnishing 

complete equipment of 

cranes, cupolas, tumblers, 

core ovens, converters, 

open hearth and malleable 

furnaces, ladles, industrial 

cars, tramrail systems, 

etc., etc. 

Member of the Chic- 
ago, Union League, On- 
wentsia and Calumet Golf Clubs, Chicago. 

Business address: Harvey, 111. 

Home address: 1362 Dearborn Ave., Chicago, III 




253 



Horace Alexander Beale, Jr. 

PRESIDENT, 
THE PARKESBURG IRON COMPANY 

Born at Old Hibernia Iron Works, Chester Co., Pa,, 
February 10, 1870, son of Horace Alexander and Ellen 
Mary (Mendenhall) Beale. Educated in priv<ate 
schools, Ury House, Fox Chase, Pa.; St. Lukes, Bustle- 
ton, Pa.; Hill School, Pottstown, Pa., and at Haverford 
College, Haverford, Pa. 

President of Parkesburg Iron Co.; Director, National 
Bank of Chester Valley, and Parkesburg Electric 
Light, Heating and Power Company. 

Member, American Institute of Mining Engineers, 
American Society for Testing Materials, and the Frank- 
lin Institute of Philadelphia. Member of Art, Union 
League, University, Racquet, Philadelphia Automobile, 
Quaker City Automobile Clubs of Philadelphia, Pa.; 
Automobile Club of America, New York; Pittsburgh 
Athletic Association, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Merion Cricket 
Club, Haverford, Pa.; Wilmington Club, Wilmington, 
Del. Trustee of Coatesville Hospital, Coatesville, Pa. 

Business address: Parkesburg, Pa. 

Home address: Parkesburg, Pa. 



254 



James Abercrombie Burden 

PRESIDENT, 
BURDEN IRON COMPANY 

Born in New York City, January 16, 1871, son of James 
Abercrombie and Mary (Irvin) Burden. Educated at 
Cutler's School, New York City, by private tutors and 
graduate of Harvard University, A. B., 1893. 

After graduation, joined the Burden Iron Com- 
pany, of Troy, N. Y., which has a blast furnace, 
rolling mill, and rivet and horseshoe works at Troy 
and produces merchant bars, rivets and horse-shoes. 
Was elected Vice-President of the Burden Iron Company 
in 1900, and President of the company in 1906. Also 
Vice-President and Chairman of the Executive Com- 
mittee of the Eastern Steel Company; Director of 
the O'Rourke Engineering Construction Company, Port 
Henry Iron Ore Company, Windsor Trust Company 
(New York), and United National Bank, Troy, N. Y. 

Member of Knickerbocker, Union, University, Rac- 
quet and Tennis, New York Yacht, City, Automobile, 
Mid-Day and Harvard Clubs, New York; Meadowbrook 
Club; Sons of the Revolution. 

Business address: Burden Iron Co., Troy, N. Y. 

Home address: 7 East 91st Street, New York City. 



255 



Henry Chalfant 

PRESIDENT, 
SPANG, CHALFANT & COMPANY, INCORPORATED 

Born in Allegheny County, Pa., September 17, 1867, 
son of John W. and Ellen McC. Chalfant. Graduate 
of Harvard University, A.B., 1890. 

After graduating, became connected with Spang 
Chalfant & Co., Incorporated, Pittsburgh, Pa. and 
was Secretary and Treasurer of the company until 1901 
when he succeeded George A. Chalfant as President. 
The company owns and operates the Etna Iron and 
Tube Works, Etna, Pa. This was the first mill to use 
natural gas exclusively. 

Business Address : Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 915 Ridge Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



Bertrand Dawson Coleman 

RESIDENT DIRECTOR, 
PENNSYLVANIA STEEL COMPANY 

Entered the iron and steel business in 1889, when he 
became associated in the management of the Lebanon 
Furnaces belonging to his father's estate and was actively 
engaged in the management of these furnaces up to 
July 1, 1901, when they were sold to the Pennsylvania 
Steel Company. Since that time has been Resident 
Director of the Pennsylvania Steel Company in 
Lebanon, Pa., in charge of the management of their ore 
and furnace properties in Lebanon County. 

Business address: Lebanon, Pa. 

Home address: Lebanon, Pa. 



256 



Herbert DuPuy 

CHAIRMAN, 
CRUCIBLE STEEL COMPANY OF AMERICA 

Born in Chicago, 111., May 10, 1856, son of Charles M. 
and Ellen M. (Reynolds) DuPuy. Graduate of Lehigh 
University in class of 1878. 

Chairman of the Executive Committee and Director 
of the Crucible Steel Company of America, and of the 
Pittsburgh Crucible Steel Company; President of the 
Connellsville-Central Coke Company, the Goodwin Sand 
and Gravel Company, the Pennsylvania Rubber Com- 
pany, the Morewood Realty Holding Company and the 
Lansing Realty Holding Company ; Director of the Al- 
legheny Heating Company, the Farmers Deposit National 
Bank, Farmers Savings Bank, the Reliance Life Insurance 
Company, Standard Roller Bearing Company and Cru- 
cible Coal Company. 

Business address: Empire Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 646 Morewood Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



257 



Edmund Waterman Dwight 

PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, 
CHESTER STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1864, son of Edmund Par- 
sons and Clara (Waterman) Dwight. Educated at 
the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. 

President, Treasurer and Director of the Chester 
Steel Castings Company, Philadelphia, Pa.; Treasurer 
and Director of the Kingston Coal Company, Kingston, 
Pa. ; Director of the Deposit and Savings Bank, Kings- 
ton, Pa., the North Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 
Phila., Pa., and the Delaware and Bound Brook Rail- 
road Company, Trenton, N. J. 

Member of the Franklin Institute, Phila., Pa. 

Business address: 407 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Home address: 1729 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 



258 



Richard Garlick 

TREASURER, 
THE YOUNGSTOWN SHEET AND TUBE COMPANY 

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, November 2, 1871, son of 
Henry W. and Sarah S. (Ford) Garlick. Graduate 
of Yale University, Sheffield Scientific School, Ph. 
B., 1893. 

After graduation, joined The Lloyd Booth Co., of 
Youngstown, Ohio, in the capacity of machinist and was 
promoted through several grades to the post of Secre- 
tary of the company in 1897, which position he 
filled for four years, 1897-1901. In 1901, Mr. Garlick 
was elected Treasurer of the Youngstown Sheet and 
Tube Company and has held this position continuously 
ever since. Also Director of the United Engineering 
and Foundry Company, the Concrete Stone and Sand 
Company, the First National Bank (Youngstown) ; 
The Dollar Savings and Trust Company (Youngstown) ; 
and The Exchange National Bank (Pittsburgh). 

Member of University Club and Yale Club, New 
York; Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh; Youngstown Club, 
Youngstown; and Berzelius Club (Yale). 

Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. 

Home address: Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. 



259 



Eugene Lawrence Messler 

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, PITTSBURGH OVENS AND FURNACES, 
JONES & LAUGHLIN STEEL COMPANY 

Born in Allegheny, Pa., April 6, 1873, son of Thomas D. 
and Maria (Varick) Messier. Graduate of Yale Uni- 
versity, Sheffield Scientific School, Ph.B., 1894. 

Began in the pattern shop of the Edgar Thomson 
Works, Carnegie Steel Co., in November, 1894. In 
May, 1895, was made engineer for construction, Blast 
Furnaces, Duquesne Works and in August of same year, 
became General Superintendent of Labor; was made 
Assistant Furnace Superintendent in August, 1896. In 
April, 1900, became General Superintendent, Eliza 
Furnaces, Jones and Laughlin Steel Co.; in January, 
1901, General Superintendent of Coke Ovens and Eliza 
Furnaces; in January, 1908, General Superintendent of 
Coke Ovens and Pittsburgh Furnaces. Also President, 
Eureka Fire Brick Works. 

Member of Iron and Steel Institute, Great Britain; 
Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania, Electro- 
chemical Society, and National Geographic Society. 
Member of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Golf and Allegheny 
Country Clubs, and Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 
Pittsburgh. 

Business address: Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Home address: 5423 Forbes Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 



260 



Frank Calvin Roberts 

CIVIL ENGINEER 

Born in New York City, June 30, 1861, son of Rev. 
William (D.D.) and Catherine (Parry) Roberts. Gradu- 
ate of Princeton University, Class of 1883, with degree 
of Civil Engineer. Honorary degree, M. A., 1903. 

Sole member of the firm of Frank C. Roberts & Co., 
Civil Engineers. Director of the Real Estate Trust 
Company of Philadelphia. 

Member of the Iron and Steel Institute of Great 
Britain and the American Institute of Mining Engineers. 
Member of Union League Club and Princeton Club, 
Philadelphia; and Merion Cricket Club, Haverford, Pa. 

Member of the Advisory Board of the Presbyterian 
Orphanage, Philadelphia. Member of the Graduate 
Council of Princeton University. 

Business address: Philadelphia, Pa. 

Home address: Wynnewood, Pa. 

Henry Hamilton Stambaugh 

PRESIDENT, 
BRIER HILL IRON AND COAL COMPANY 

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, son of John and Caroline 
Stambaugh. Educated at Cornell University, Class of 
1881. 

For many years connected with The Brier Hill Iron 
and Coal Company as Secretary and Treasurer, and 
recently as President of the Company. 

Business address: Youngstown, Ohio. 

Home address: Youngstown, Ohio. 

261 



Rollin Colfax Steese 

SECRETARY AND TREASURER, 
THE BRIER HILL IRON AND COAL COMPANY 

Born in Akron, Ohio, December 26, 1867, son of Dallas 
G. and Mary E. (Cassidy) Steese. Educated at the 
Case School of Applied Science, being a member of the 
Class of 1891. 

On January 1, 1890, Mr. Steese accepted the posi- 
tion of Chemist with the Brier Hill Iron and Coal Co., 
and has been continuously in the service of that com- 
pany ever since, being promoted through various grades 
to the position of Secretary and Treasurer of the com- 
pany. He was appointed Superintendent of the com- 
pany on January 1, 1891, and filled this position for 
over sixteen years. On January 15, 1907, he was elected 
Secretary of the company and two years later, on 
January 17, 1909, he was also elected Treasurer and has 
continued to fill the dual position of Secretary and 
Treasurer since that time. Also Vice-President of the 
Brier Hill Coke Company, and the Bessemer Limestone 
Company; and Director of the First National Bank, 
The Dollar Savings and Trust Company and The Realty 
Trust Company. 

Business address: Youngstown, O. 

Home address: 1344 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, O. 



262 



Wade A. Taylor 

PRESIDENT, 
THE DEFOREST SHEET AND TIN PLATE COMPANY 

Born in Loudonville, Ohio, March 26, 1869, son of A. A. 
and Priscilla P. (Wade) Taylor. Educated in public 
schools of Loudonville, Ohio, at Greentown Academy, 
Perrysville, Ohio, and at the University of Wooster. 

In 1888, entered employ of J. J. Coon, Grain Brokers, 
Toledo, Ohio. January, 1890, became bookkeeper for 
Dolphin Color Works, Toledo, and in April, 1890, re- 
moved to Niles, Ohio, and was teller and bookkeeper 
of First National Bank, becoming later Asst. Cashier 
and Cashier. In 1895, purchased controlling interest 
in the bank and managed it until 1901, when he 
sold his interest and organized The Empire Iron and 
Steel Co., with a sheet mill at Niles, Ohio. The mill and 
stock was sold in 1906. In 1909, organized the Deforest 
Sheet and Tin Plate Co., and built a sheet and tin mill 
plant at Niles, Ohio, of which he is President. Also 
President of the Basic Steel Co., The Dollar Savings 
Bank, and the Sinking Fund and Tax Board, of Niles, 
Ohio, and Director of the Home Building and Loan Co. 

Member of Niles Club, Niles, Ohio; Phi Gamma 
Delta Club, New York; Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. 

Business address: Niles, Ohio. 

Home address: 606 Robbins Avenue, Niles, Ohio. 



263 



Jonathan Warner 



MANUFACTURER 



Born in Mineral Ridge, Ohio, August 2, 1865, son of 
Jacob and Maria Warner. Educated at the Raven 
High School, Youngstown, Ohio and at Williams College, 
Williamstown, Mass., Class of 1889. 

In 1891, became Superintendent of the Russia Sheet 
Mills, Niles, Ohio. In 1900, owner of the Struthers, 
Ohio Sheet Mills. From 1900 to 1906, Manager of Sheet 
Mills for the American Sheet Steel Company and its 
successor the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company. 
At present not actively engaged in business. Director 
of the First National Bank and Dollar Savings & Trust 
Company of Youngstown, Ohio. 

Trustee of Rayen School and Y. M. C. A., Youngs- 
town, Ohio. 

Home address : / Youngstown, Ohio. 



264 



Charles Pinckney Wheeler 

VICE-PRESIDENT, 
PICKANDS, BROWN & COMPANY 

Born at Mount Carroll, 111., May 5, 1856, son of David 
H. and Sophia E. (Seymour) Wheeler. Graduate of 
Northwestern University, A. B., 1876 and later received 
the degree of A. M. Studied law at the Law School of 
Columbia University, New York City, 1877-78. 

Entered business in 1879. Later became connected 
with Pickands, Brown and Company, Chicago, 111., 
and after serving the company in various capacities 
was elected Vice-President of the company and has 
held this position continuously since that time. 
Also Vice-President and Director of the Zenith 
Furnace Company, Duluth, Minn., and Federal 
Furnace Company, Chicago, 111. Director of the 
Northwestern Iron Company, Milwaukee and Director 
of the Rail Joint Company. 

Member of the Chicago Club, Mid-Day Club, Uni- 
versity Club, Onwentsia Club and Glen View Club, 
Chicago. Trustee of Northwester^ University. 

Business address: 115 Adams St., Chicago, 111. 

Home address: 221 Dempster St., Evanston, 111. 



265 



Walter Wood 

MANAGING PARTNER, 
R. D. WOOD & COMPANY 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., December 6, 1849, son of 
Richard D. and Julianna (Randolph) Wood. Graduate 
of Haverford College and Harvard University. 

After leaving college, entered the employ of his 
father's firm, R. D. Wood & Company, and has con- 
tinued with it ever since, being now the managing part- 
ner. The firm controls the Camden Iron Works and 
the Florence Iron Works. Mr. Wood is President of 
both. The business consists chiefly of the manufacture 
of cast iron water and gas pipe for municipal purposes, 
together with machinery used by such public utilities. 
The foundation of the business was laid in 1803 by earlier 
generations of the family. The firm name of R. D. 
Wood & Co. was adopted in 1847. Mr. Wood is also a 
Director in a large number of national banks, trust 
companies, and gas, water and electric companies. 

Member of the Board of Managers of Haverford 
College, and of the Board of Directors of the Philadel- 
phia Chamber of Commerce. Member of several clubs 
in New York City and Philadelphia. Member of the 
American Society for Testing Materials and several other 
engineering societies. For the past few years, his efforts 
have been directed toward securing uniform international 
specifications for iron and steel products. 

Business address: 400 Chestnut Street, Phila., Pa. 

Home address: 1620 Locust St., Phila., Pa. 



266 



INDEX 



INDEX 



The Index comprises a complete list of | members. Where no numeral 
follows the name, the sketch was not received in time for insertion. 



PAGE 

Adams, E. D 37 

Ahles, R. L — 

Andrews, H. E — 

Andrews, J. 1 38 

Andrews, M 39 

Armour, M. C 40 

Baackes, F 41 

Bailey, E 12 

Barren, H. A — 

Bartol, G ..42 

Battelle, J. G 43 

Bayard, E '. 44 

Beale,H.A 254 

Beaumont, G. H — 

Benner, S.A 45 

Bentley, R 46 

Billings,F 243 

Blackburn, W. W 47 

Blake, M — 

Boiling, R. C — 

Booth, C. H 48 

Bope, H. P. 49 

Boynton, C. T 50 

Braine, L. F — 

Bray,T.J 51 

Brinsmade, H. N 52 

Brock, J. P — 



PAGE 

Bush, D. F 59 

Butler, J. G., Jr 60 

Campbell, J. A 13 

Campbell, J. J 61 

Carpenter, J. W — 

Carr, C. M 62 

Carse, J. B 63 

Chalfant, H 256 

Chamberlain, H. S 64 

Chambers, D. B 244 

Chisholm, A. S 65 

Clarke, E. A. S 14 

Clingerman, W. H 66 

Cluff, C. C 67 

Cochran, L. E 68 

Coleman, B. D 256 

Cook, E. S 69 

Coolidge, D 70 

Corey, W. E 71 

Coulby,H 72 

Crane, T.I — 

Crawford, G. G 73 

Crawford, W.D 74 

Cutler, O.H 75 

Dalton, H. G — 

Daniels, F. H 76 

Davis, vS. A 77 

78 



Brooke, R. E 53 

Brooker,C.F 54 Peering, C. 

Brown, F., Jr.. 55 ? empse ^ J ' ] ! 

Brown, H. H — 



Brown, L. H 56 

Brown, W. L 57 

Buffington,E. J 58 

Burden, J. A 255 

Burdsall,E — 



Devlin, T 80 

Dickson, W. B 81 

Dinkey, A. C 82 

Donner, W. H — 

Downs,G.F — 

Drummond, T. J 15 



PAGE 

DuPuy, H 257 

Dwight, E. W 258 

Dyer, P. S 83 

Eavenson, H. N 84 

Edmonds, R. H 85 

Elverson, J. S 86 

Evans, M 87 

Fackenthal, B. F., Jr 88 

Farrell, J. A 16 

Farreli, W. E 89 

Felton, E. C... 17 

Filbert, W.J — 

Findley, A. 1 90 

Fitzpatrick, F. F 91 

Fleming, H. S 92 

Follansbee, W. U 93 

Forsyth, R, 29 

Foster, T. J — 

Fowler, A. A 94 

Francis, L.W.. 95 

Frantz, J.H 96 

Frazer, F 97 

French, G. W — 

Fritz, J 30 

Fuller, J. W., Jr 98 

Garlick, R 259 

Gary, E. H 11 

Gayley, J 99 

Gedge,F. C... 100 

Gessler, T. A 101 

Glass, A 102 

Grace, E. G 103 

Graham, W. T ! 104 

Guthrie, T. W — 

Hagar,E.M 105 

Haines, J. L 106 

Haldeman, H. L 107 

Hanna, D. R : — 

Hart,C 108 

Harvey, A. F 109 

Haselton, H. S — 



PAGE 

Hatfield, J. A .'... 110 

Hayes, G — 

Hayes, W. L . Ill 

Heckscher, A 112 

Heckscher, L 113 

Heedy, H. W 114 

Higgins, H. E — 

Hildrup, W. T., Jr 115 

Hitchcock, F 116 

Hobson,R 117 

Holton, G. E ....118 

Horner, W. S 119 

Howe, H. M 31 

HoytJ.H 120 

Hubbard, C. R 245 

Huston, A. F 121 

Hutchinson, O. N 122 

Hyman,T.J 123 

InglisJ..... 124 

Ireland, R. L.. 125 

Irvin, W. A — 

Jarecki, A...... 246 

Jeffrey, J. W ...126 

Jewett, G. W 127 

Johnson, G. H — ■ 

Johnston, A 128 

Johnston, L. M 129 

Jones, B.F.Jr, — 

Jones H. R 130 

Jones, J. R 131 

Jones, W. L — 

Keefe, J. S 132 

Kelly, I. A 133 

Kelley, W. V 134 

Kennedy, F. G., Jr — 

Kennedy, H 135 

Kennedy, J 136 

Kennedy, T. W 137 

Ker,S. P 138 

Kerr, D. G — 

King,W. L ...18 



PAGE 

Kirchhoff, C. W. H 139 

Krebs, F 140 

Leland, H. M... 141 

Letchworth, O. P 142 

Lippincott, J 143 

Llewellyn, J. T 144 

Locke, F. D — 

Lord, J 145 

Lynch, T 146 

Maben, J. C 19 

McCleary, J. T 26 

McClure,S 147 

McConway,W — 

McCormick, C. H 148 

McCullough, C. H., Jr 149 

McDonald, T 150 

McFadden, W. H 151 

McGinley, J 152 

McGrath, L. J — 

McKay, G. F 153 

McKillips, C. E 154 

McKinney, P — 

McMahon, W. C 155 

McMath, F. C 156 

McMurray, M 247 

McMurtry, G. G — 

MacVeagh, C — 

Marshall, C. vS... 157 

Marshall, W.H — 

Mather, R 158 

Mather,S 20 

Mather, W. G.! 159 

Mathias, T. H 160 

Meacham, D. B 161 

Meehan,A. F 162 

Messier, E. L 260 

Mesta,G 163 

"Miller, C. L 164 

Miller, J. P. K 248 

Mitchell, J 165 

Mitchell, R.D 166 



PAGE 

Moore, V. M 167 

Morgan, J. P 32 

Morgan, J. P., Jr — 

Mudge, E.W 168 

Newberry, T. H 169 

Ney,R.W 170 

Nicoll, B — 

Norris, F. E 171 

Oglebay, E. W — 

Ohl, E. N — 

Ortman, R 172 

O'Toole, E 173 

Oursler, J. S — 

Palmer, W. P 174 

Pargny, E.W 175 

Peckitt, L 176 

Penton, J. A 177 

Perkins, G. W 178 

Perkins, H. F 179 

Perley, W. B — 

Pessano,A. C 180 

Pew, J. 181 

Pickands, J. M 249 

Pilling, W.S 182 

Pope, C. E — 

Preston, V — 

Price, C. S 183 

Ramsey, C. C — 

Rand, C. F 184 

Rathbone, C. A 185 

Reed, J. H — 

Reeves,D 186 

Reis, G. L — 

Reis, J 187 

ReplogleJ.L 188 

Reynders, J. V. W 189 

Richards, F.B 190 

Roberts, F. C 261 

Robinson, C. R — 

Robinson, C. S 191 



PAGE 

Robinson, S. J — 

Robinson, T.W 192 

Roebling,C.G 193 

Roebling, F.W 194 

Rogers, W. A 21 

Root, W. J — 

Rowe, W. H 195 

Ruhl,J. L.A 196 

Runyon, W. C ,...197 

Russel, T.R 198 

Sargent, W. D 199 

Schiller, W.B 200 

Schwab, C. M... 22 

Scott, I. M 201 

Scully, A. B — 

Sheadle, J. H 202 

Sheldon, S. B 203 

Shepard,L.A 204 

Sheridan, R.B 205 

Siebert, W. P 206 

Singer, A. J — 

Smink,F.C 207 

Smith, C. C 208 

Snow, C.J 209 

Snyder, H. S 210 

Snyder, W. P — 

SpeerJ.T ,— 

Stackhouse, P 23 

Stambaugh, H. H 261 

Stambaugh, J 211 

Steese, R. C 262 

Stetson, F. L ...212 

Stevenson, A. A 213 

Stillman, J. S 214 

Stone, E. E — 

Swank, J. M 33 

Taylor, J. M 215 

Taylor,M — 

Taylor, W. A 263 

Taylor, W. H .216 

Thayer,R 217 



PAGE 

Thomas, E. P 250 

Thomas, W. A 218 

Thompson, A 219 

Thomson, T. F 220 

Thorp, G. G 221 

ThroppJ.E 251 

Topping, J. A 24 

Trimble, R — 

Verity, G. M ..222 

Wade, J. H 223 

Walker, W. R — 

Wallace, E. C — 

Wallace, J. C 224 

Ward,W.L 252 

Warner, J , 264 

Watrous, R. C 225 

Watts, G.W 226 

Weir, E. T 227 

WelbornJ. F 25 

Wheeler, A 228 

Wheeler, C. P 265 

Wheeler, H. B 229 

Whiting, J. H 253 

Whyte, G. S 230 

Wick,G. D 231 

Wick,H. B — 

Wickersham, G. W 34 

Wickwire, T. H 232 

Wickwire, T. H., Jr 233 

Williams, H. D 234 

Wisener, G. E 235 

Witherbee, F. S 236 

Wolle,H. C 237 

Wood, F.W 238 

Wood,R.G 239 

Wood,W 266 

Worth, E.H — 

Worth, W.P — 

Zehnder, C.H 240 

Zehnder, E. M 241 

Ziesing, A 242 

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